Roofing Laborer

About the role

For more than 110 years, Baker Roofing Company has been a trusted leader in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, and restoration. With over 29 locations across the Southeast, we're committed to quality craftsmanship, employee development, and a family-focused culture built on safety and teamwork. Gain hands-on experience, develop valuable industry skills, and build a career with opportunities to grow from Roofing Laborer to Roofer, Foreman, and beyond.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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: Required.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• 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

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
• Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Seeing details at close range.
• 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.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Annual Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• 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 (EAP)
• Comprehensive Safety Training from Day One
• Paid On-the-Job Training & Career Development