Roofing Laborer

Job Description

Baker Roofing Company - Laborer

This is a unique opportunity to take control of your career path and develop skills that can fast-track you from Laborer to Master Foreman. Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.

With more than 20 locations across the Southeast, Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture.

7 paid holidays

Weekly pay

Paid on-the-job training – no previous roofing experience required

Summary

Assist Roofers and Foremen with preparing the job site for covering roofs of structures with materials such as metal, shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May operate hand and power tools of all types.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School/G.E.D preferred but not required

Years of Experience: 6 months – 1 year of general construction experience

Certifications: None required

Driver License: Not required but it is a plus

Must be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticism

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the basic safety techniques and procedures

Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines according to instructions received

Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments

Ability to climb ladders, stairways, and scaffolding

Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team

Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances

General basic knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures

Ability to perform general physical activities in construction areas

Ability to identify problems and communicate them to his foreman in order to accomplish work

Ability to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner according to instructions received

Essential Functions

Clean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding property.

Assist with the installation of vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of roofs.

Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust.

Assist with the installation of partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces.

Assist with covering roofs and exterior walls of structures with metal, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and/or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other tools

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials

Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings

Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job

Physical Demands

Requires standing up for long periods of time

Requires climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles

Requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials

Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing

Requires seeing details at close range

Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling

Requires ability to stand and walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly

Work Environment

Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment

Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore Safety procedures need to be followed

Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings

Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at or .

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