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Would you like to see a different part of your city every day from a bird's eye view? This job is action-packed, and we provide all the training and equipment to start your full-time career. Our Billboard Installers complete anywhere from 20 to 50 billboard advertising installations per week. Our Lamar office in Colorado Springs, Colorado is now hiring a new Operations crew member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding areas. The purpose of this entry-level position is to install and maintain billboards, transit fleets, bus shelters, and bus benches, including installation of advertisements, maintenance of structures, and the upkeep of billboard cosmetics. This position most often works as part of an installati Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos: About Us Our Relationships Giving Back Program What you can expect from us: A Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm work schedule An hourly range of $16 - 18 / 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 In this role you'll be expected to: Installing and maintaining all Billboards, Transit Fleets, Bus Shelters and Bus Benches. Remove and hang flexes, remove and hang vinyl's, cut and prepare flexes and vinyl's for installation, remove and hang transit fleet, shelter and bench ads. Maintain structures-repairs include but not limited to: tightening bolts, painting steel structures, graffiti removal, repairing trim and various parts of the sign face and structure, change light bulbs as needed, paint structures, assemble and/or relocation of structures and faces when required. Building and installing extensions, cutting brush/weeds, conduct storm damage repairs, minor electrical repairs, and sweeping/cleaning workshop area. Snow removal, trash removal and power-washing at shelter and bench locations. 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. What we're 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 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. 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 Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver's license is required. Previous experience working at heights up to 50 ft. above ground preferred Or some equivalent combination of education and ex erience 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. 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 50 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. Occasional weekend work may be required. Who we are: Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor