Construction - Billboard Installer (Installation Crew Member I)
Company: Lamar Advertising Company
Role summary
Construction - Billboard Installer (Installation Crew Member I) is a full-time role at Lamar Advertising Company in Austin, Texas, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-06. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Construction - Billboard Installer (Installation Crew Member I)
- Company
- Lamar Advertising Company
- Location
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-06
Lamar Advertising is looking for a full-time Installation Crew Member to join their team. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in the outdoor advertising industry without needing a degree, and there's room for growth within the company.
Job description
Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird’s eye view? Our Lamar office in Austin, TX is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your career in the outdoor advertising industry.
The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including the installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works as part of an installation crew.
Why Lamar?
Want a career that takes you above the everyday? As part of Lamar’s billboard construction and operations crew, you’ll experience the city from a bird’s-eye view while building and maintaining the structures that keep communities informed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and adventure—every single day. See our operations crew in action over on YouTube .
Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work , with 88% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel .
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Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.
What you can expect from us:
A Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm work schedule
An hourly range of $20 - $23/ hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive training program
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k plan with company match
Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback
What we are looking for in YOU:
Good communication skills. Ability to speak and read English fluently
Must be willing to work and get along well with others
Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Word & Excel
Ability to comply with Lamar safety standards while performing work
Ability to work from ladders and to carry a ladder and/or other tools to the worksite from vehicle
Working knowledge of electrical skills and techniques
Working knowledge of fabrication skills and techniques
Skill in reading technical documents, such as blueprints and diagrams
General knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations
Ability to safely use construction equipment, in regards to the construction and maintenance of outdoor structures
Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely
Ability to document installations, through photographs and written logs
Skill in the practical applications of mathematics, in relation to construction and operations tasks
Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
Education and experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
A valid driver’s license is required
Ability to complete OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
Preferred certifications, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
Previous experience working at heights up to 200 ft. above ground preferred
Or some equivalent combination of education and 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 recruiting@lamar.com .
A day in the life:
Installing and maintaining all Billboards
Installing and maintaining all Billboards
Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl’s, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl’s for installation, cut, prepare and install copy on Tri-Visions
Maintain structures-repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, change light bulbs as needed, paint structures, assemble structures and faces when required.
Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area.
Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations.
Attend safety meetings as required.
Maintain operation vehicles; maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
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 to heights up to 200 ft.
The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds), extensive bending, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking,