Roofing Laborer

Position Summary

As a Roofing Laborer, you will assist Roofers and Foremen to prepare job sites and install roofing systems including metal, shingles, single-ply (TPO, PVC, and EPDM), slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials.

What You'll Do

• Prepare job sites and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Remove debris from roofs and surrounding work areas.
• Assist with installing insulation, vapor barriers, and roofing materials.
• Assist with installing and repairing roofing systems using materials such as metal, shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and single-ply systems.
• Apply adhesives, sealants, caulking, and roofing cement as needed.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and other job-related equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and identify potential hazards.
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school/GED preferred, but not required
• Experience: General construction experience preferred
• Driver's License: Preferred, but not required

Skills & Qualifications

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow directions.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools and materials.
• Ability to use a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
• Problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and communicate concerns.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
• 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, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
• Working in temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
• Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
• Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
• Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
• Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
• Performing work where errors may have significant consequences.
• Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.