Job Description
Baker Roofing Company - Steep Slope Roofing Laborer With more than 28 locations across the Southeast, Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, restoration, and more. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture. Benefits to joining the Baker Team: Weekly Pay PTO 7 Paid Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%) Employee Stock Ownerships Program (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods Employee Assistance Program Emphasis on Safety On-the-Job Training & Career Development Family-Oriented Company & Work-Life Balance Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for! Summary Assist Roofers and Foremen with preparing the job site and covering roofs with materials such as metal, shingles, coper, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May operate hand and power tools of all types. 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: 1-2 years of construction experience, commercial roofing preferred Must be comfortable working on steep slopes / pitched commercial roofs Driver's License: Preferred Must be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticism Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the basic safety techniques and procedures Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines according to instructions received Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances General basic knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures Ability to identify problems and communicate them to his foreman in order to accomplish work Ability to identify and resolves 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 Operating 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 climbing ladders, scaffolds, and stairways Requires considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body in order 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 Disclaimer: The statements herein are inte