Roofer - First Class

Septa•Philadelphia, PA

88d

About The Position

The First Class Roofer inspects, clears, waterproofs, repairs, and replaces roofs, siding, gutters, drains, downspouts, metal capping, and associated areas. The role also includes assembling scaffolding and performing carpentry, blacksmithing, painting, finish work, and masonry tasks related to roofing functions. The roofer plans and organizes work, estimates quantities and materials, handles hot roofing materials, and installs waterproofing, skylights, roof access doors and hatches, flashing, drains, vents, gutters, downspouts, siding, and metal capping. The position requires compliance with applicable safety and security policies, use of provided personal protective equipment, and reporting safety concerns. The employee may be called during storms and emergencies and may work in confined or awkward positions, at heights, near high voltage and moving vehicles, and with various chemicals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid driver's license or equivalent; must obtain a CDL license.
Successfully complete the First Class Roofer qualifications test and performance test as required.
Use personal protective equipment furnished.
Ability to work in stooped, bent, or cramped positions and from ladders, scaffolding, and similar equipment.
Ability to work in close proximity to high voltage and moving vehicles and with various chemicals.
Subject to calls during storms and emergencies.

Responsibilities

Clear roofs of foreign objects and debris.
Perform general housekeeping and maintenance work on roofs.
Repair or replace strainers and clear drain obstructions.
Inspect roofs for excessive wear and make necessary repairs to blistering and other faults.
Perform carpentry, blacksmithing, and masonry work related to roof installation or repair.
Operate roofer kettles and handle hot roofing materials.
Help erect ladders, scaffolding, staging, and rigging.
Lay out and organize work, including quantity estimates and bills of materials.
Perform sanding, painting, and touch-up work related to roofing.
Install waterproofing on foundation slabs, footings, and foundation walls.
Install skylights, roof access doors, and hatches.
Fabricate and install metal flashing and counter flashing.
Fabricate and install pitch boxes, drains, vents, gutters, and downspouts.
Install vinyl and aluminum siding.
Fabricate and install metal capping for windows, doors, skylights, and roof hatches.
Comply with Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures and applicable job safety responsibilities.
Report safety concerns, compromises, or hazards affecting operations, the public, or employees; maintain personal safety and promote the safety of others.
Complete SEPTA or manufacturer courses as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.