Commercial Roofer

About the role

Baker Roofing Company is seeking a skilled Roofer to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career and develop valuable skills that can lead to becoming a Master Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Clean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding property
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions
• Cut felt, shingles, and strips of flashing; and fit them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces
• 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

Requirements

• Education: High School/GED
• Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experience
• Driver License: Driver's license is a plus
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• General knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team
• Read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structures
• Identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Use of 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
• Use oral or written communication to convey information effectively

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School/GED
• Years of Experience: 1-3 years of roofing experience
• Certifications: No required

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• General knowledge of how to cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials
• Interpersonal skills
• Read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly or repair of roofing structures
• Identify problems and develop solutions in order to accomplish work
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Use of 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
• Use oral or written communication to convey information effectively

Benefits

• 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
• On-the-Job Training & Career Development
• Emphasis on Safety