Roofer Apprentice: Hands-on Learning & Safe Roof Installations

Tecta America Commercial Roofing; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecta America Commercial Roofing in Amarillo, TX is seeking a non-exempt, hourly associate to provide safe and efficient installation and/or repair of roofs and roofing materials. The role emphasizes safety rules and on-the-job learning on various roofing systems.

You will assist with laying materials, operate a range of tools, and support the crew manager. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 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 accomplishment of the assigned work.
• One or more years of roofing experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Trade knowledge

On-the-job learning

Tool handling

Tools

Roofing tools

Job description

Tecta America Commercial Roofing in Amarillo, TX is seeking a non-exempt, hourly associate to provide safe and efficient installation and/or repair of roofs and roofing materials. The role emphasizes safety rules and on-the-job learning on various roofing systems.

You will assist with laying materials, operate a range of tools, and support the crew manager. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders in all weather conditions.