Roof Carpenter

• TSS sponsorship may be available to outstanding candidates
• Competitive salary package and benefits

General Description

a) Work involves removing and replacing or installing roofing and wall cladding materials and rainwater goods.

b) Assignments are received through oral instructions prior to and during the progress of a job.

c) Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove old roofs, install insulation, install new roofing materials, wall cladding, flashings, and necessary rainwater goods;

This involves :

• Determination of suitable materials for installation;
• Studying drawings and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions, and installation procedures;
• Ordering and selecting materials and preparing layouts;
• Erecting framework, roof framing, and verifying trueness of structures;
• Sheathing roofs and fitting external wall cladding;
• The ability to liaise with project managers and supervisors as required;
• Following all Health and Safety Legislation requirements and clients' policies;
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment at the job site;
• Other work as required;
• Attending training as and when required.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a standard vocational or high school and experience in roofing / labouring operations; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Hold all necessary licenses (where relevant) for the trade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that you will obtain through working in the position or already have :

• Considerable knowledge of various roofing materials, their uses, and methods of application in relation to roof removals, repairs, and installations, along with the ability to practically implement this knowledge.
• Skilled in the use of appropriate tools and equipment and the capability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Knowledge of design techniques and the ability to read, interpret, and implement plans and drawings.
• Ability to make adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Ability to perform work safely at heights, on flat and inclined surfaces, including working on roofs, climbing ladders, using elevated work platforms, and wearing appropriate PPE.
• Hold the necessary license and / or have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate various tools and machines as required on site, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to erect scaffolding up to 4 meters in height.
• Ability to clearly understand and deliver oral and written instructions in English to various stakeholders on site.
• Maintain good housekeeping, including keeping the job site clean to minimize any possible hazards.
• Some knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of hazardous substances and of the chemical processes / transformations that they undergo, including the uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of, and ability to follow, all applicable Australian laws (including Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Standards), in addition to following all company policies and procedures, to ensure the safety and protection of people, data, and property.
• Knowledge of the hazards, safety rules, and requirements of the trade, including how to identify issues and the process for implementing appropriate control measures and monitoring to ensure effectiveness.

This is an excellent opportunity in a solid international organization that keeps getting stronger. An excellent remuneration package including a fully maintained service vehicle will be negotiated with the right candidates.

Apply via this website or send your resume and cover letter to [emailprotected] with Ref : 3873048 .