Billboard Construction Crew Member

Did you know that all the billboards you see along the highway are built like a small erector set - connecting A to B to C and so on? Our Billboard Construction Crew Members construct and maintain our billboard inventory, and that could be you if you like working outdoors. Our Lamar office in Knoxville, Tennessee is now hiring a full-time Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this position is to maintain billboards, perform vegetation and structure maintenance, and erect and dismantle structures.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm work schedule 
• An hourly range of $18 - $20/ hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 6-week training program 
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation 
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we're looking for in YOU:

• General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Ability to safely use construction and vegetation equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures.
• Ability to safely use vegetation equipment, in regards to the maintenance of structures and Lamar building.
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques.
• Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs
• Ability to learn to safely use welding & torching equipment
• Must be willing and able to learn how to use a smart phone for various job tasks

Education and experience:

• A high school diploma or Equivalent
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
• Preferred certifications: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, or Rigging
• Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
• Or some equivalent combination of education & experience

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email applicantassistance@lamar.com.

A day in the life:

• Erect and dismantle billboard structures.
• Responsible for structure and vegetation maintenance, including painting, repairing walkways and trim, trimming trees, and cutting grass.
• Responsible for pre and post trip preparations, including folding and loading billboard vinyl, completing trip documentations, and documenting vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure the shop and materials yard is clean and organized and old billboard vinyls are stored for recycling.
• Responsible for basic electrical maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fuses.
• Attend construction and installation safety meetings as required and adhere to all safety regulations
• Responsible for taking completion photos for proof of performance

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and climb at heights up to 200 ft.
• The physical demands for this position are moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50%, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing (up to 200 feet).
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%
• On-call shifts may be required.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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