Commercial Roofing Laborer

Tecta America Corp.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Tecta America is seeking a Roofing Helper in Amarillo, TX to support safe installation and repair of roofs and related materials. The role is non-exempt and paid at an hourly rate of $15.

You will assist with laying roofing materials, learn various systems (shingles, felt, PVC, TPO, EPDM, and more) under supervision, and follow safety rules and PPE guidelines. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Essentials: Able to apply trade knowledge, learn on the job, and use tools safely and economically.

Responsibilities

• Observes safety rules and PPE usage.
• Assists in laying roofing material to repair, maintain, and install roofs and accessories.
• Learns tasks for roofing systems (shingles, felt, PVC, TPO, EPDM, MOD BIT, BUR, asphalt).
• Stays busy assisting the crew manager or co-workers.
• Works under general supervision with work orders or verbal instructions.
• Begins to learn next steps in different roofing systems and follows experienced roofers.

Skills

Safety rules

On-the-job learning

Tool handling

Job description

Overview

Description

Position Identification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $15 per hour

Position Location: May also apply in person at 2214 S. Lincoln St., Amarillo, TX

Position Summary: To provide safe and efficient installation and/or repair of roofs, roofing material, and other materials used in projects identified by Tecta.

Job Functions

• Observes all safety rules, including proper usage of PPE.
• Assists in laying roofing material to repair, maintain, and install roofs and accessories.
• Begins to learn tasks associated with roofing systems, including shingles, roofing felt, PVC, TPO, EPDM, MOD BIT, BUR, and asphalt.
• Stays busy doing any work that will assist the crew manager or co-workers.
• Works under general supervision, receiving assignments in the form of work orders, inspection reports, or verbal instructions.
• Begins to see next steps in roofing systems, learning tasks associated with specific roofing systems.
• Follows direction of more experienced roofers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Able to apply trade knowledge, procedures, and practices as applicable
• Able to learn on the job
• Must be skilled in or must learn the safe and economical use of the full range of tools, equipment, and materials needed for the assigned work

Desirable:

• One or more years of roofing experience
• Knowledge of the construction industry

Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate well with supervisor and co-workers
• Work in various types of weather conditions
• Sound judgement
• Initiative, integrity, and adaptability
• Professional demeanor
• Willingness to learn

Occupational Health and Safety

• Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment, and risk control
• Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
• Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace
• Physical duties may include squatting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, typing, and talking or hearing; standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and stooping may be required
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Field environment with exposure to heights, noise, and temperature
• Physical effort: Extensive standing, walking, climbing ladders; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Travel: Occasional
• Hours: Subject to overtime

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Tecta America reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and assign duties and titles as needed to meet business needs.

Tecta America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.