Operations Manager

Do you have what it takes to lead a fast-paced operations & construction team Our Lamar office in Cheyenne Wyoming is now hiring a new management team member to help us bring outdoor advertising campaigns to life for brands in Cheyenne WY and the surrounding areas. If youre 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. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining safe structures equipment and shop. The Operations Manager is a first line manager in the operations department.

Were in search of a safety-oriented front-line Operations Manager that can motivate our Operations team through positive leadership and hands-on purpose of the Operation Manager is to manage and educate the operations crew. You are also responsible for maintaining safe structures equipment and shop.

What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm work schedule
• First-year earning potential of $80000 including bonus opportunities
• 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 Critical Illness and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection community involvement and transparency around employee feedback

What we are looking for in YOU:

• Working knowledge of personal computers including Microsoft Office suite to prepare business correspondence and prepare spreadsheets
• Skill in setting priorities which 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 a part of a team collaborating with employees and maintain 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 drivers 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 depending on location need: CDL Crane Signal Rigging or LDD
• A one year certificate or training from a college or technical school in welding construction electrical or related field is preferred.
• An OSHA (Occupational Hazard and Safety Administration) 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

A day in the life:

• Responsible for managing the safety program. This includes hosting monthly safety meeting ensuring the crew wears the correct safety clothing and equipment and performing monthly safety observations.
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and appearance of the structure and Lamar owned properties. This includes ensuring the advertisements are installed correctly ensuring the vegetation is maintained and ensuring the structures are properly maintained and upgraded.
• Responsible for managing major construction projects. This includes negotiating with subcontracts/vendors purchasing materials interacting with the lessor etc.
• Responsible for overseeing expenses and ensuring the operations department remains within budget. Also responsible for tracking the inventory.
• Responsible for planning daily duties and routes for the operations crew including routing their 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.
• The physical demands for this position include moderate lifting 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 and climbing.
• Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 10%.

Company Overview:

Who we are:

Founded in 1902 Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360000 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. Please click here to learn more about Lamars green initiatives.

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.

SMS and Email Communications:By providing your contact information and submitting this form you agree to receive email and SMS communications from Lamar Advertising Company regarding job opportunities hiring events and career-related updates. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by emailingor replying STOP to text messages. Your information will be processed in accordance with our.

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 for clarification on why were 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.

#PriorityOps

Required Experience:

Manager