Roofing Laborer

Summary

Aid roofers and foremen in preparing the job site and covering roofs with materials such as metal, shingles, single-ply systems, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. Operate various hand and power tools.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School/G.E.D. preferred but not required
• Experience: General construction experience preferred
• Certifications: None required
• Driver License: Not required but it is a plus
• Willingness: Must be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticism

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge: Basic safety techniques and procedures
• Skill: Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines according to instructions received
• Ability: Organize, plan, and execute work assignments; interact effectively with others; read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances; identify problems and communicate them to his foreman; identify and resolve problems in a timely manner according to instructions received

Essential Functions

• Clean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding property
• Assist with the installation of vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks
• Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust
• Assist with the installation of partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces
• Assist with covering roofs and exterior walls of structures with metal, single-ply systems, slate, asphalt, 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
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job

Physical Demands

• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
• Requires ability 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

Work Environment

• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions, in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Includes 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