Commercial Roofing Safety Technician

About the role

TeamCraft Roofing is an independent family-owned and operated business, incorporated in 1996. Since then, we have expanded to 28+ locations in 13 states across the South, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions. As a growing company, our goal is to hire, retain, and reward exceptional employees - and promote from within. In addition to great pay and bonuses, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry. We are a safety-first company that supports commercial re-roofing, roof repairs, and emergency leak response to all types of customers, including retail, complex industrial, educational, and governmental.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all required safety records and files
• Be able and willing to travel
• Report any unsafe conditions to the safety director
• Aid field and staff management in understanding OSHA regulations and standards, including guidance on handling OSHA compliance, inspections, and citations
• Guide and promote safe work performance by assisting in developing safety systems, policies, and procedures; developing safety campaigns, communications, and recognitions
• Train managers and employees in environmental, health, and safety topics
• Investigate all injuries in conjunction with field management. Notify top management of pertinent details
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate training, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies
• Conduct job site safety inspections, make recommendations for improvement
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and practices, and assist in developing hazard control practices and programs
• Aid in communicating hazard control information and evaluate the effectiveness of the control
• Guide and assist field, office and warehouse personnel with critical safety and health problems
• Overviews company accident statistics and makes recommendations for correction of problem areas
• Works with trade and professional organizations to promote goals and objectives in the health and safety area that affect the company's business
• Assess new developments in the health and safety field that may have application to the company's operations
• Establish target areas and long-range accident prevention and cost-control objectives
• Keep apprised of federal and state safety laws likely to affect the company
• Acts as company representative in dealing with government agencies on safety and health matters affecting the company
• May be required to assist with cost control efforts, participate in safety committees, and the like
• Prepare and coordinate monthly safety meetings
• Attend weekly job meetings to keep apprised of new job sites and address issues with current sites
• Prepare Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) documents as required
• Assists in overall activity and success of environmental, health, and safety programs
• Any additional safety duties assigned by Safety Director

Supervisory Responsibilities

• As directed by Management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus three years in a commercial roofing environment
• Valid driver's license
• Considerable knowledge of OSHA Standards as they pertain to construction and roofing
• Considerable knowledge of various commercial roofing systems, materials, and installation methods
• Good knowledge of Federal, State and local environmental, health and safety codes
• Some knowledge of: construction site development; commercial construction, demolition, and remodel procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, in English, and comprehend drawings and specifications, documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Strong verbal skills and ability to interact with all level of employees and management
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to compute rate, ratio

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and/or concrete variables

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and carrying between 15 and 50 pounds
• Twisting, reaching, bending, stooping, and squatting occasionally
• On feet, to load trailers and the movement to and from the trailer and the staging area of our equipment and material
• Lifting material and equipment above a person's head to stack
• Lifting material and equipment above a person's head to stack
• Mounting and dismounting our lifts, trucks, or tractors numerous times throughout the day
• Pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds, such as a loaded wheel barrel
• Working on and climbing ladders up to 40 feet tall or scaffolding
• Keeping or regaining body balance or staying upright when in an unstable position
• Working in a working environment that is loud and noisy
• Working in an environment with fumes, dust, dirt, smoke, gases, grease and oils and solvents
• Being aware of surrounding area due to working at high levels and with hot products
• Manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety practices and procedures used in working on ladders and roofs
• Being aware of working conditions and hazards, and taking precautions to protect oneself and others
• Working in a variety of weather conditions year-round with exposure to excessive heat and cold
• Being physically able to mount and dismount ladders from tucks or storage above a person's head

Work Environment

• The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situation that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment

Pay

$30,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retail plan
• Vision insurance