Baker Roofing Company - Roofing Laborer
For more than 110 years, Baker Roofing Company has been a trusted leader in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, and restoration. With over 29 locations across the Southeast, we're committed to quality craftsmanship, employee development, and a family-focused culture built on safety and teamwork. Gain hands-on experience, develop valuable industry skills, and build a career with opportunities to grow from Roofing Laborer to Roofer, Foreman, and beyond. Why Join Baker Roofing?
- Weekly Pay
- Annual Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Comprehensive Safety Training from Day One
- Paid On-the-Job Training & Career Development
Apply today and start building your future with Baker Roofing Company!
Summary
As a Roofing Laborer, you will assist Roofers and Foremen to prepare job sites and install roofing systems including metal, shingles, single-ply (TPO, PVC, and EPDM), slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials.
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/GED preferred, but not required
- Experience: General construction experience preferred
- Driver’s License: Required
Skills & Qualifications
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and follow directions.
- Basic knowledge of construction tools and materials.
- Ability to use a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
- Problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and communicate concerns.
What You'll Do
- Prepare job sites and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Remove debris from roofs and surrounding work areas.
- Assist with installing insulation, vapor barriers, and roofing materials.
- Assist with installing and repairing roofing systems using materials such as metal, shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and single-ply systems.
- Apply adhesives, sealants, caulking, and roofing cement as needed.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and other job-related equipment.
- Follow company safety procedures and identify potential hazards.
- Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects on schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
- 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, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
- Requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Due to fall protection design parameters, the combined weight of the employee, required PPE, and gear must not exceed 309 pounds.
Work Environment
- Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
- Work schedules vary based on project demands and may include early mornings, extended days, weekends, and holidays.
- Temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
- Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
- Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
- Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
- Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Performing work where errors may have significant consequences. Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
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 919-828-2975 or recruiting@bakerroofing.com.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
