Commercial Roofer

Baker Roofing Company – RooferThis is a unique opportunity to take control of your career path and develop skills that can fast-track you from Roofer 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.Benefits to joining the Baker Team:Weekly PayAnnual PTOAnnual Paid Holidays (7)Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmphasis on SafetySummaryCover roofs with TPO, EPDM, PVC, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.RequirementsTo 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 QualificationsEducation: High School/ G.E.DYears of Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experienceCertifications: No requiredDriver License: Driver's license is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of safety techniques and proceduresAttention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlinesAbility to organize, plan, and execute work assignmentsGeneral knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materialsInterpersonal skills necessary to work on a teamAbility to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distancesGeneral knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structuresAbility to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish workIdentifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerAbility to use oral or written communication to convey information effectivelyUse of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsObservance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective actionEssential FunctionsClean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding propertyInstall, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositionsCut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing; and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfacesInstall vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seamsCover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rustCut roofing paper to size using knives and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materialsInstall partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, determining distance of roofing material overlap using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shinglesCovering roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, single-ply systems, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and/or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, and other toolsOperating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipmentRepair cracks, defects, or damage using proper materialsApply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatingsInspect equipment, structures, and materialTrain and coach other employeesEvaluate information to determine compliance with standardsAdhere to company safety policies and proceduresPhysical DemandsRequires standing up for long periods of timeRequires climbing ladders, scaffolds, or stairwaysRequires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materialsRequires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguingRequires seeing details at close rangeRequires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawlingRequires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularlyWork EnvironmentRequires 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 uncomfortableIncludes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipmentMistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followedRequires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stingsRequires exposure to high places or dangerous conditionsDisclaimer: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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal ContractorPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.