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

Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!

Summary

Assist Roofers and Foremen with preparing the job site and covering roofs with materials such as metal, shingles, single-ply systems (TPO, PVC, and EPDM), 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
Experience: General construction experience preferred
Certifications: None required
Driver License: Required
Willing to submit to a 10-panel drug test
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
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 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
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, single-ply systems, 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 use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
Requires ability 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, 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 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.

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