Lamar Advertising
LAMAR ADV OF SPRINGFIELD
Lamar Outdoor of Springfield
6926 West Carnahan Drive
SPRINGFIELD, MO 658022633, USA
Do you have what it takes to lead a fast‑paced operations & construction team?
Our Lamar office in Springfield, Missouri is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Springfield, MO and the surrounding areas. If you’re great at planning schedules and multi‑tasking and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self‑motivated leader!
The purpose of the operation manager is to manage and educate the operations crew, maintain safe structures, equipment, and shop, and serve as a first‑line manager in the operations department.
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.
Benefits
A competitive base salary + bonus opportunities
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
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
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
What we are looking for in you:
Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and spreadsheets
Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively
Skill in mediating between parties and groups
Skill in working as part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintaining good working relationships
Skill in managing, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline
Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards
Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations
Ability to understand and operate within a set budget
Detailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market
Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle
Education and Experience
A high school diploma is required
A valid driver’s license is required
Generally falls into this location size, but not limited to: up to 12 million in revenue
2 years of operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety‑related position is required
1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Must have recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager
Preferred certifications: CDL, Crane, Signal, and Rigging
A one‑year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field is preferred
An OSHA safety certification is preferred
Other equivalent combination of education & 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
Responsible for managing the safety program, including hosting monthly safety meetings, ensuring the crew wears correct safety clothing and equipment, and performing monthly safety observations
Oversee the maintenance and appearance of the structure and Lamar owned properties, ensuring advertisements are installed correctly, vegetation is maintained, and structures are properly maintained and upgraded
Manage major construction projects, including negotiating with sub‑contracts/vendors, purchasing materials, interacting with the lessor, etc.
Oversee expenses and ensure the operations department remains within budget, also responsible for tracking inventory
Plan daily duties and routes for the operations crew, including routing schedules based on installation and maintenance needs
On occasion, may be required to install and maintain billboards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work environment for this position is the office, shop, and outdoors
Physical demands include moderate lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing
Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
Company Overview 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:
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.
EEO Statement 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Do you have what it takes to lead a fast‑paced operations & construction team?
Our Lamar office in Springfield, Missouri is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Springfield, MO and the surrounding areas. If you’re great at planning schedules and multi‑tasking and enjoy spending some time outside, we have a great opportunity for a self‑motivated leader!
The purpose of the operation manager is to manage and educate the operations crew, maintain safe structures, equipment, and shop, and serve as a first‑line manager in the operations department.
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.
Benefits
A competitive base salary + bonus opportunities
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
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
401(k) plan with company match
Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
What we are looking for in you:
Working knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and spreadsheets
Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the importance of job responsibilities
Skill in establishing rapport, encouraging individuals on a professional basis, and listening perceptively
Skill in mediating between parties and groups
Skill in working as part of a team, collaborating with employees, and maintaining good working relationships
Skill in managing, including organizing objectives, delegating responsibility, training, evaluating subordinate effectiveness, and administering necessary discipline
Detailed knowledge of building and dismantling structures, installing and uninstalling advertisements, electrical upkeep, and vegetation maintenance as it pertains to the billboards
Detailed knowledge of Lamar, OSHA, DOT, federal and state safety regulations
Ability to understand and operate within a set budget
Detailed knowledge of the inventory/market and obstacles of each structure in the market
Ability to drive safely in a company vehicle
Education and Experience
A high school diploma is required
A valid driver’s license is required
Generally falls into this location size, but not limited to: up to 12 million in revenue
2 years of operations experience in the outdoor advertising industry or equivalent experience in a safety‑related position is required
1 year of supervisory experience preferred
Must have recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager
Preferred certifications: CDL, Crane, Signal, and Rigging
A one‑year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding, construction, electrical, or related field is preferred
An OSHA safety certification is preferred
Other equivalent combination of education & 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
Responsible for managing the safety program, including hosting monthly safety meetings, ensuring the crew wears correct safety clothing and equipment, and performing monthly safety observations
Oversee the maintenance and appearance of the structure and Lamar owned properties, ensuring advertisements are installed correctly, vegetation is maintained, and structures are properly maintained and upgraded
Manage major construction projects, including negotiating with sub‑contracts/vendors, purchasing materials, interacting with the lessor, etc.
Oversee expenses and ensure the operations department remains within budget, also responsible for tracking inventory
Plan daily duties and routes for the operations crew, including routing schedules based on installation and maintenance needs
On occasion, may be required to install and maintain billboards
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work environment for this position is the office, shop, and outdoors
Physical demands include moderate lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision), sitting less than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing
Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%
Company Overview 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:
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.
EEO Statement 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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