Roofer

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

Inspect roofs to identify damaged areas and determine appropriate roofing repairs; prepare roofing substrates as necessary for installation; install roofing paper, underlayment, membranes, fiberglass, or felt; measure, align, cut, fit, and install overlapping shingles and other roofing materials; install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems; and cut, fasten, cement, and seal flashing around joints, walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces to make roofs watertight. Use roofing knives, shingling hatchets, chalk lines, hammers, roofing nailers, caulking guns, and other roofing-specific hand and power tools.

Requirements

- Must be willing and able to tolerate very hot or very cold temperatures.
- Must not be afraid of heights. Must exhibit balance.
- Must be willing and able to tolerate loud noises.
- Must display trunk strength.
- Must be available entire contract period.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to perform physical labor.
- May conduct post-hire, employer-paid drug testing.

Special Requirements and Provisions:
-Schedule varies (days of the week and shift times). Additional hours may be offered. May be required to work weekends.
-All worksite locations are within driving distance of primary worksite location.
-Employer will pay the highest of all prevailing wages for all worksite locations throughout the entire period of employment.
-Employer may offer a bonus depending on experience and merit.
-Employer offers a ride to the primary worksite location to workers living area within a reasonable commute.
-Daily Transportation is provided to all worksites from primary worksite.
-Employer provides optional housing to workers who do not reside within a reasonable commute to primary worksite location (see Deductions from Pay).

Benefits and conditions