Colossal Paint Apprentice

Key Responsibilities: Commit to continuous learning by embracing new skills, responding constructively to feedback, and maintaining a growth mindset with a consistent focus on excellence Understand the important role of having an orderly shop, by becoming familiar with and eventually spearheading our fundamental upkeep practices such as learning our daily task cadence, preparing for and cleaning up after jobs, organizing our inventory, quart cleaning, paint consolidation, amongst others. Build expertise in job site organization, including maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly workspace, efficient packing and shipping of gear, wall measuring protocols, and supporting tasks ranging from shop maintenance to serving as steadfast ground support on-site. Gain proficiency in pre-production processes, including learning the visual language, general breakdown process of artworks, artwork categories, patterning techniques, burning, pouncing, and handling artwork matchprints and acetates, and apply practical mathematics to ensure precision and readiness for production. Safely handle equipment and perform manual labor while acquiring a solid understanding of rigging fundamentals to safely and effectively support and contribute to rig builds, breakdowns, and basic rigging tasks. Develop foundational knowledge of painting by mastering essential techniques, product knowledge, brush types, application methods, and pre-production processes while continuously improving speed and accuracy to meet production demands efficiently. Troubleshoot challenges in the field and on job sites by showcasing strong problem-solving skills, developing effective time management strategies, and ensuring smooth operations while meeting project goals and maintaining quality standards. Maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols, including the responsible operation of all company tools and vehicles. Represent Colossal confidently and professionally by embodying the core values of Curiosity, Awareness, Leadership, and Craftsmanship—striving to improve daily, communicating effectively, taking ownership in decision-making, and fully committing to mastering your craft with head, hands, and heart. Maintain flexibility to be on-site or on-call during scheduled shifts, including nights and weekends, in-market or out-of-town, to meet project demands. Accurately photograph and document daily job reports (Middle-of-Day and End-of-Day logs), including job status, troubleshooting, and tasks performed using Slack, to keep the operations and sales team updated, keeping in mind a positive, respectful, proactive and collaborative, solution-minded approach. Follow the company's social media policy and provide consent for interviews, quotes, photographs, and video recordings as needed while striving to maintain a positive and professional online presence.

Requirements: Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent. A current and valid driver's license. Successful completion of OSHA 30 hour Construction course before the official on-site start date. Safely and confidently operate work trucks and vans while navigating through busy urban areas. Previous experience working at heights above ground level preferred. Prior experience in high-paced work environments, such as construction or hands-on work preferred. Aerial Boom and Scissor Operator Certification preferred. Proficiency in Slack, Google Suite, Oracle, UKG, Adobe PDFs, and other essential platforms preferred. Knowledge, skill, and ability: Work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively with minimal supervision. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English. Basic computer skills (Slack, Google apps) and ability to read Safety Data Sheets and DOT permits. Adhere to all safety standards and regulations, including OSHA guidelines, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and Colossal Media policies. Comfortable working at heights and adhering to safety standards (OSHA, DOT, company policies).The Nitty Gritty: Naturally embody our pillars: Awareness, Curiosity, Leadership, Craftsmanship Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy

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.Physical Demands and Work Environment: The primary work environment for this position is outdoors, requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and work at heights up to and over 200 ft on rigs or boom lifts. 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, long hours on feet standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, driving, and climbing. Occasional travel, overnight shifts, and overtime may be required. Nights spent away from home traveling are less than 25% annually.