Baker Roofing Company – Shingle Foreman

This is an opportunity to start a career in the roofing and exterior service/remodeling industry and develop skills that can lead to positions in project management, operations management, and beyond. Baker Roofing Company invests in our employees by empowering success through intensive training courses. Individuals with drive, who are coachable, and possess people smarts will have options for advancement. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.

Baker Roofing Company is an industry leader in providing an outstanding experience in residential roofing, siding, windows, and doors. We pride ourselves on over 100 years of quality work, investing in our employees, and providing a family-centered culture.

Benefits:

• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Weekly Pay

Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!

 Summary

Assist with preparing the job site for installation of gutters and/or roofing of structures with materials such as metal, shingles, 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
• Years of Experience: 1 – 3 years of residential roofing experience
• Certifications: None required
• Driver License: Not required but it is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience with shingles and residential roofing
• Knowledge of safety techniques and procedures and set up a safety plan, including toolbox talks, safety huddles, and equipment inspections.
• Ability to work independently and supervise and lead the crew to meet quality and production goals. Calculate and control labor projections and material needs including inventories. Supervise subcontractors.
• Ability to train the crew and subcontractors as needed.
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and supervise quality control
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• Ability to read shop drawings and reproduce details. Knowledge of how-to layout roofs and walls
• Ability to climb ladders, stairways and scaffolding
• Interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to work with a team
• Ability to conduct on-site meetings with the crew and subcontractors
• Knowledge of how to seam and solder
• General knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the assembly, installation, or repair of roofing structures
• Ability to perform general physical activities in construction areas
• Ability to use oral or written communication to convey information effectively. Meet with GC and customers. Ability to receive manufacturer training.
• Use of logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Observance of performance of yourself, coworkers, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to fulfill paperwork requirements: time sheets, safety huddles, material, and sheet metal shop requisitions, job reports, toolbox talks, and safety huddles

Essential Functions

• Thoroughly review job file and shop drawing with manager and including the scope of work, materials ordered and delivery schedule, budget for labor productions (man-days), and job site contacts
• Ensure that proper safety and equipment are on the job and used in the proper manner; Foreman needs to coordinate these needs with the manager but is ultimately responsible
• Supervise and support crew every day about safety, quality, and labor production
• Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping
• Ensure that all materials received are counted and compared to purchase order
• Plan ahead and monitor needs daily to avoid running out of materials
• Make sure on-site equipment is monitored and maintained, such as oil changes on kettle motors, belts on cutters, etc.
• Notify the tool room or garage of any broken or defective equipment before returning 
• Receive manufacturer training
• Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress problems, technical questions, and timesheets, as directed by manager
• Responsible for overall quality control of each job including: checking for water tightness, ensuring the job site is complete and has been cleaned up properly, coordinate punch list and job close out before crew leaves job site for the last time
• Review job performance with manager regarding safety, quality, and budget when job has been completed
• Attend all coordination planning meetings
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
• Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials
• Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• Inspect equipment, structures, and material
• Train and coach other employees
• Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures

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

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.
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