Roofing Laborer/Helper

Baker Roofing Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laborer to join their team in Wilmington. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow from Laborer to Master Foreman, with a strong emphasis on skill development through structured training programs. The company values its employees and provides competitive benefits, ensuring a safe and balanced work environment. Join a team that has been delivering quality work for over a century, and make a meaningful impact in commercial roofing and construction. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

7 paid holidays

Weekly pay

Paid on-the-job training

Qualifications

• General construction/outdoor work experience preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to accept constructive criticism.

Responsibilities

• Assist Roofers with preparing the job site and covering roofs.
• Clean up debris and assist with installation of roofing materials.
• Operate hand and power tools as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic safety techniques

Interpersonal skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Problem identification and communication

Education

High School/G.E.D

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Baker Roofing Company - Laborer

This 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.

• 7 paid holidays
• Weekly pay
• Paid on-the-job training – no previous roofing experience required
  
  

Apply today if this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for!

Summary

Assist 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.

Requirements

To 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 Qualifications

• Education: High School/G.E.D preferred but not required
• Experience: General construction/outdoor work experience preferred
• Driver License: Required
• Must be able to pass a background check and get high security clearance
• Willing to submit to a 10-panel drug test
• Must be self-motivated, open-minded, and able to accept constructive criticism
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic safety techniques and procedures
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks,and meet deadlines according to instructions received
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work on a team
• Ability to read and use tape measure, mark, or record distances
• General basic knowledge of construction materials and tools involved in the construction or repair of structures
• Ability to identify problems and communicate them to his foreman in order to accomplish work
• Ability to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner according to instructions received
  
  

Essential Functions

• Clean up debris from the roof surface and surrounding property
• Assist with the installation of vapor barriers and/or layers of insulation on the roof decks
• Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust
• Assist with the installation of partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces
• Assist 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 tools
• Operating vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment
• Repair cracks, defects, or damage, using proper materials
• Apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires standing up for long periods of time
• Requires use of ladders, scaffolds, and stairways
• Requires ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, and handle materials
• Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing
• Requires seeing details at close range
• Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling
• Requires ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry items weighing 50 pounds regularly
  
  

Work Environment

• Requires 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 uncomfortable
• Includes exposure to contaminants, hazardous material, or equipment
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences, therefore safety procedures need to be followed
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Requires exposure to high places or dangerous conditions
  
  

Disclaimer:

The 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 919-828-2975or [e-mail].

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