Roofing Laborer

Description

• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
• 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
• Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• Clean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding property
• Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials
• Assist with the installation of partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces
• 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

Requirements

• Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Knowledge of the basic safety techniques and procedures
• Ability to identify problems and communicate them to his foreman in order to accomplish work
• Experience: General construction experience preferred
• General basic knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures
• Education: High School/G.E.D preferred but not required
• Requires ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• 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 ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly
• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
• Requires seeing details at close range
• Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
• Ability to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner according to instructions received
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
• Driver License: Not required but it is a plus
• Certifications: None required
• Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions
• Willing to submit to a 10-panel drug test
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines according to instructions received
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• Paid on the job training – no previous roofing experience required
• 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
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team
• Must be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticism

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Starting pay is $15+/hour!*
• 7 Paid Holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance