Construction Worker

Company: Lamar
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Do you enjoy seeing your hard work as a finished product? Do you like being outdoors? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! We provide on the job training. We're looking for a full time Construction Worker to install and maintain our interstate logos signs - the ones that tell you when exit for food, gas, etc.At this location, you'll often be travelling up to 4 nights a week. There will be times that you'll be need to work 10 consecutive days in a row as well.Company Overview:The Interstate Logos division of Lamar Advertising is the largest provider of contract logo signing and tourist-oriented directional signing (TODS) programs, partnering with State Transportation Agencies since 1988. Interstate Logos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamar Media Corp., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lamar Advertising.Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. 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. We have been in business for over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.Want to hear more about Lamar? Check out these videos:About UsGiving Back ProgramBenefits Overview:We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Some of our benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, multiple medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation/sick time, 401K plan, and incentivized wellness programs.Compensation Overview:The starting rate for this position is $15.50 / hour. Overtime opportunities are available.Position Purpose:The purpose of the Construction Worker is to install and maintain ground mounted signs along controlled and non-controlled access roadways. This is completed by receiving a schedule of jobs from the Operations Manager and driving to each location in a company provided truck.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Work with other Construction Workers on the installation and maintenance of ground mounted signs along controlled and non-controlled access roadwaysInstallation and removal of additional signs attached to the ground mounted signs which requires construction work at various heights above ground levelVegetation control related to the ground mounted signs including removal of trees, brush, weeds, etc.Organization and cleaning of warehouse space and supply yard areaKnowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: Familiar with the use and maintenance of construction power/manual tools, and basic construction equipment and machinerySkill in using and maintaining construction power/manual tools and basic construction equipment, including chain saw and wood chipper, and how to use them in order install, maintain, or remove interstate signsAbility to lift at least 100 pounds in order to install, maintain, or remove interstate signsSkill in writing brief sentences in order to complete reports on completed jobsSkill in taking photographs to catalog completed jobsAbility to work at ranging heights of 20-30 feet in the airEducation and Experience Requirements:High School Education or equivalentDriver's license is requiredCommercial driver's license (CDL) preferred (not required)Willingness and ability to earn a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification upon hirePhysical Demands and Work Environment:The primary work environment is outdoors.The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (which includes reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing.Nights spent away from home traveling are over 50% of the time.Lamar is an EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans or any other State or Federally protected characteristicDisability 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 for clarification on why we're asking for this information!California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar. By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar. Lamar will not sell this information.JobIDOperations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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