Commercial Roofing Laborer

Empire Roofing, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecta America is seeking entry-level roofing helpers in Amarillo, TX to assist with safe installation and repair of roofs and materials. The role emphasizes learning roofing systems under supervision and adhering to safety protocols.

Position is non-exempt with an hourly rate starting at $15 per hour, with an additional $1/hour bonus for holding a valid driver's license. Candidates must be 18+, capable of working in extreme weather, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Able to apply trade knowledge procedures and practices as applicable.
• Able to learn on the job.
• Must 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather elements.
• Must be skilled in or learn safe and economical use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Valid DL and clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laying roofing material to repair, maintain, and install roofs and accessories.
• Observe safety rules and use PPE.
• Learn tasks associated with roofing systems (shingles, felt, PVC, TPO, EPDM, BUR).
• Work under supervision and follow directions from more experienced roofers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety rules

Learn on the job

DL (driver's license)

Extreme weather tolerance

Tool usage

Clean driving record

Job description

Description

Position Identification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $15+ per hour (+$1/hour with valid DL)

Position Summary

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

Job Functions

• Observes all safety rules, including proper usage of PPE.
• Assist in laying roofing material to repair, maintain, and install roofs and accessories.
• Begin 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.
• This position is subject to a background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Able to apply trade knowledge procedures and practices as applicable
• Able to learn on the job
• Must 18 years of age
• Must be able to work in extreme weather elements
• Must be skilled in or must learn the safe and economical use of the full range of tools, equipment, and materials needed for the accomplishment of the assigned work
• Valid DL+ Clear driving record

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Desirable)

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

Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate well with supervisor and co-workers
• Work in various types of weather conditions
• Sound judgment
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to squat, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb ladder, bend, kneel, type, and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

Physical surroundings

Field environment with exposure to heights, noise and extreme temperatures.

Physical Effort

Extensive standing, walking, climbing ladders. Frequent lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.

Travel: Project Dependent

Hours: Mon-Friday, Saturdays occasional and Subject to overtime

The above statements are intended to 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 associated responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions. Tecta America reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the businesses.

Tecta America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.