Roofer (low slope)

B&M Roofing • Frederick, CO

304d

About The Position

Roofers will set up ladders and safety equipment according to OSHA guidelines. The roof will be inspected for existing damage and safety hazards. The roofers will load roofing materials and equipment onto the roof using cranes, forklifts, and A frame hand hoists. The roofers will ensure that all materials and equipment are safely stored and secured. Roofers will recover or remove the existing roof using power cutters, tear off machines and hand tools. Roofing tear off will be transported off the roof by wheelbarrows and material carts that are emptied into trash chutes. The roof deck will be swept and inspected for any damaged decking, insulation, or underlayment. Damaged decks will be repaired or replaced. The roofers will install insulation with adhesive, hot asphalt or screws and plates. Membrane or roll goods will be installed over the insulation using adhesive, hot asphalt, or fasteners. The roof may require rock/gravel ballast which is transported from a roof conveyor or crane to a wheelbarrow. The ballast is moved by wheelbarrow or gravel carts to designated areas. Some roofs require coatings which are applied by hand rollers, squeegees, or power sprayers.

Requirements

• Ability to safely climb ladders and scaffolding using hands, arms, legs, and feet
• Ability to lift/move up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to shovel rock, dirt, or debris for periods of up to six hours or more per day
• Visual acuity to operate power tools and machinery such as roof saws, asphalt kettles, handheld power tools, and hot air welding equipment
• Adequate auditory function to hear instructions and verbal safety signals

Responsibilities

• Set up ladders and safety equipment according to OSHA guidelines
• Inspect roofs for existing damage and safety hazards
• Load roofing materials and equipment onto the roof using cranes, forklifts, and A frame hand hoists
• Ensure all materials and equipment are safely stored and secured
• Recover or remove existing roofs using power cutters, tear off machines, and hand tools
• Transport roofing tear off off the roof using wheelbarrows and material carts
• Sweep and inspect roof decks for damaged decking, insulation, or underlayment
• Repair or replace damaged decks
• Install insulation with adhesive, hot asphalt, or screws and plates
• Install membrane or roll goods over insulation using adhesive, hot asphalt, or fasteners
• Transport rock/gravel ballast from a roof conveyor or crane to a wheelbarrow
• Move ballast by wheelbarrow or gravel carts to designated areas
• Apply coatings by hand rollers, squeegees, or power sprayers

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees