Shop Coordinator bei Lamar Advertising Company

If you enjoy making sure the construction shop is clean and organized, we have a great full time opportunity for you! Our Lamar office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is now hiring a new Shop Coordinator to help us enhance the outdoor advertising in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding areas.

The purpose of this entry level position is to maintain the organization and cleanliness of the billboard construction shop as well as preparing billboard vinyl for installation and assisting Operations employees with billboard installation preparations as needed.

Lamar Advertising has been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Mon - Fri, 5:30a - 2p in-office work schedule 
• An hourly range of $18 - $20 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
  • In addition to a retention bonus!
• 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 and health savings account
• Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company match 
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we are 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.
• Skill in the practical applications of mathematics
• 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 keep a shop clean and organized
• Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle

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
• Ability to complete Lamar’s forklift training is required, based on location need

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 [email protected].

A day in the life:

• Responsible for completing all work in the shop. This includes:
  • Preparing the billboard vinyl for installation (unfold the vinyl, insert the rods, refold the vinyl, and place them in order of installation)
  • Recycling the used vinyl following company guidelines
  • Preparing the trucks for billboard installation (ensure the truck have the supplies needed for common installs)
  • Cleaning the construction shop
  • Organizing supplies
• Responsible for equipment maintenance. This includes:
  • Maintenance to the trucks, vegetation equipment, construction tools, and anything that can be repaired in house
• Responsible for building maintenance. This includes:
  
  • Maintenance to the Lamar building and shop, including painting, cleaning walls, and vegetation maintenance
  • Use power/manual tools, must adhere to all safety regulations
  • Attend safety meetings as required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is inside a shop and outdoors
• The physical demands for this position include heavy lifting, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, walking, and climbing
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%

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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