Description
Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird's eye view? Our Lamar office in Cleveland, Ohio is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring advertising campaigns to life for brands in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding areas. We provide training & equipment for you to start your career in this action-packed job. If you are comfortable working independently and planning your day, we have a full-time opportunity for you!
The purpose of this position is to install and maintain billboards, including installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works alone and must be able to manage work schedules effectively.
Why Lamar?
Lamar Advertising has been named as a "Best Company to Work For" in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Check out these videos to learn more about Lamar:
About Us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHW4RN3c14&feature=youtu.be)
Our Relationships
Giving Back Program (https://youtu.be/rXOE4vfn3Jk)
What you can expect from us:
A Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm work schedule
An hourly range of $18 - $25/ 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 6-week 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
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
What we're looking for in YOU:
Must be able to work alone and manage work schedule effectively
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
Successful completion of OSHA 10-hour Construction course required
One additional certification is required, depending on location need: CDL/Non-CDL, Crane, Signal, Rigging, or LDD
5 years of Operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety-related position is required
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
Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl's, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl's forinstallation, 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, turning, walking, driving, and climbing
Nights spent away from home traveling 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.
Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.
Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.
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Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAKsPd_lIw8) for clarification on why we're asking for this information!
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