Service Helper

Baker Roofing Company - LaborerThis is a unique opportunity to take control of your career path and develop skills that can fast-track you from Laborer to Master Foreman. Baker Roofing invests in our employees by empowering success through a structured growth plan and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and emphasizing work-life balance.With more than 20 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 include:7 paid holidaysWeekly payPaid on-the-job training no previous roofing experience requiredApply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking forSummaryAssist roofers and foremen with preparing the job site and covering roofs with materials such as metal, shingles, single-ply systems (TPO, PVC, and EPDM), slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May operate hand and power tools of all types.RequirementsTo 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 QualificationsEducation: High School/G.E.D preferred but not requiredExperience: General construction experience preferredCertifications: None requiredDriver License: RequiredWilling to submit to a 10-panel drug testMust be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticismKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of the basic safety techniques and proceduresAttention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines according to instructions receivedAbility to organize, plan, and execute work assignmentsInterpersonal skills necessary to work on a teamAbility to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distancesGeneral basic knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the construction or repair of structuresAbility to identify problems and communicate them to his foreman in order to accomplish workAbility to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner according to instructions receivedEssential FunctionsClean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding propertyAssist with the installation of vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decksCover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rustAssist with the installation of partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfacesAssist 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 toolsOperating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipmentRepair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materialsApply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatingsMust be able to meet the physical demands of the jobPhysical DemandsRequires standing up for long periods of timeRequires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairwaysRequires ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materialsRequires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguingRequires seeing details at close rangeRequires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawlingRequires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularlyWork EnvironmentRequires 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 uncomfortableIncludes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipmentMistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followedRequires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stingsRequires exposure to high places or dangerous conditionsDisclaimerThe 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. EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal ContractorPrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.