Commercial Roofer

About the role

Baker Roofing Company is seeking a skilled Commercial Roofer to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career and develop valuable skills, leading to roles such as Master Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Cover 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.
• Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing; and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
• Install vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks of flat roofs and seal the seams.
• Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust.
• Cut roofing paper to size using knives and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.
• Install 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 shingles.
• Covering 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 tools.
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
• Repair cracks, defects, or damage using proper materials.
• Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and material.
• Train and coach other employees.
• Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Years of Experience: 1-3 years of commercial roofing experience
• Driver's License Required with clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check for high security clearance
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structures
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Observance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action

Qualifications

• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires climbing ladders, scaffolds, or stairways
• 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, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly
• Requires 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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• Interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structures
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Observance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action

Benefits

To Joining The Baker Team:

• Weekly Pay
• Annual PTO
• Annual Paid Holidays (7)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emphasis on Safety
• On-the-Job Training & Career Development
• Family-Oriented Company & Work-Life Balance

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate your needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k matching, ESOP, employee assistance program, and more.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• General knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• Interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structures
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Observance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action

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 [email protected]. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.