Roofer Job Description

Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.

Roofer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Roofer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Installing vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs, and sealing the seams;
  • Removing snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials;
  • Cutting felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces;
  • Working on low-slope or steep-slope roofs sometimes both;
  • Inspecting problem roofingto determine the best repair procedures;
  • Inspecting problem roofing to determine the best repair procedures;
  • Set up barrier, scaffolding, and any other measures necessary to provide safe access to roofs;
  • Cut roofing paper to size using knives; and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials;
  • Coat top layers to make a smooth finish, or embed gravel in the mod-bit for rough surfaces;
  • Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, determining distance of roofing material overlap.

Requirements:

  • Drug free at all times;
  • High standard of integrity and professionalism;
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation;
  • Experience working with equipment such as: boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts;
  • Ability to comprehend, construct, and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and shop drawings for the task being done;
  • Ability to install different types of roofing systems such as: TPO, PVC, EPDM rubber, built-ups, Bitumen, metal and dura-last roofing;
  • 4 years of commercial roofing experience;
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety;
  • Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction;
  • Ability to safely work at heights;
  • Can clearly communication with supervisors, co-workers and customers;
  • Safely operate vehicles, mechanical devices or equipment;
  • 2+ years of commercial roofing experience;
  • Analyze information and evaluate problems;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.