Roofer

Title

Roofer

Functional Area

Over the Top Roofing

Reports to

Project Manager

Direct Reports

Crew Leader, Foreman

Employment Status

Hourly employee

Requirements

Roofer, level 1: 1 years in roofing.

Roofer, level 2: 5 years in roofing

1. OVERVIEW

A roofer repairs, replaces, and installs roofs on residential homes or commercial buildings. They use a variety of materials such a shingles, metal, and EPDM. Roofers scale the tops of a property to repair leaky roofs, replace broken shingles, or seal areas to make them watertight. Roofing is physically demanding and requires the stamina to stand, climb, and carefully walk in hot, cold, windy, snowy, or rainy weather. The work that roofers do ensures that buildings are structurally sound and safe for those who enter.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

· Before they begin a job, roofers inspect a roof to determine the best repair or replacement procedure. They inspect their work area to make sure that all required tools are present. Their evaluation incudes calculating the total amount of materials and labor needed to complete the job.

· Roofers have to ensure that any materials they use are properly trimmed to tightly fit along the edges of a roof. They are responsible for altering materials as needed. Roofers make sure that their materials fit around chimneys, vents, gutters, and walls, and other intersecting surfaces.

· Before adding new layers, roofers smooth out rough spots and prepare a surface for new shingles or waterproofing. They use hammers, chisels, or other abrasive materials such as bricks, sand, and dirt to level out surfaces. After new shingles are placed, a roofer may glaze the top layer of their work and embed gravel to fill crevices.

· The roofer’s primary job is to construct a weatherproof roof by installing materials such as shingles and asphalt. During this process they replace any areas of the roof that are damaged or rotting. To create a more weatherproof seal, a roofer may also use insulation or vapor barriers. During installation, roofers use caulk and mortar to cover any exposed nails or screw heads to prevent leakage.

· Preparing and cleaning up a job location is a roofer’s responsibility. When they first arrive on site, roofers set up ladders, scaffolding, and other temporary structures. These tools enable them to conduct all needed roof work in a safe way. Once the job is completed, they are required to break down the site.

· A Roofer, class 1, is expected to show proficiency in installing shingles on a simple roof, otherwise, they are feeding a Roofer, level 2, on the same jobsite.

· A Roofer, class 2, is expected to show proficiency in installing shingles on a complex roof and making all required cuts and trims in a professional and workmanship method.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

· Ability to carry out instructions and directions from supervision.

· Ability to communicate well with supervision and co-workers.

2. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Roofer is responsible for following all OSHA safety rules regarding proper protective safety equipment when in the jobsite areas.

3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the role. It is understood that any other duties assigned by the employee’s manager will be accepted and done to the best of their ability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Roofing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25