Transit Assistant Operations Manager

This position is responsible for assisting the Transit Operations Manager in managing the operations department. This includes assisting the Transit Operations Manager in administrative duties and supervising the work of other operations employees. This position is a developmental progression towards a Transit Operations Manager position.

Why Lamar? 

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 flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
• A salary range of $70,000 - $75,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• A Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule with paid holidays
• A comprehensive 4-6 week training program
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability and paid parental leave
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Advancement opportunities, as our goal is to promote all Sales Managers from within!

What we're looking for in YOU: 

• Detailed knowledge of Lamar, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations.
• Ability to manage Lamar operations personnel and inventory.
• Ability to make independent decisions and schedule adjustments, based on work load.
• Ability to climb heights and work at heights above ground safely.
• Basic computer skills including Internet navigation and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
• Supervisory skills including organizing objectives, delegating responsibilities, and training.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•  A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• 2 years of Operations experience in the transit advertising industry is required or equivalent experience in a safety-related position.
• Must have recommendation from Area Field Manager, Territory Manager, or Regional Manager
• Or equivalent combination of education and 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 [email protected].

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environments for this position are in an office, shop, and outdoors, in some situations requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• The physical demands for this position include heavy 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 are less than 10%.

A day in the life: 

• Manager when Transit Operations Manager is out of the office and assumes his or her general responsibilities
• Responsible for assisting the Transit Operations Manager with the safety program. This includes ensuring all requirements (Department of Transportation, Lamar, Occupational Hazard and Safety Administration, etc.) are met, ensuring the operations crew are following all safety requirements, and performing safety observations.
• Responsible for supervising the operations crew while they are in the field. This includes ensuring the operations crew is wearing the proper safety equipment and following all safety procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed in the most efficient manner, including routing work orders.
• Responsible for maintaining the shop and equipment. This includes tracking the inventory, ensuring the shop has a neat appearance, and performing minor repairs to equipment.
• Responsible for helping the crew address issues (access issues, difficult installations, etc.) in the field.
• Responsible for assisting the operations crew with field work as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The primary work environments for this position are in an office, shop, and outdoors, in some situations requiring the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• The physical demands for this position include heavy 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 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.

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