Roofing Laborer
Aerotek
**Job Title: Roofing Laborer**
**Job Description**
Work as a roofer on a low-slope commercial crew applying several different types of EPDM, PVC, and TPO membranes. Perform installation and repair of PVC and vinyl type flat roofs of commercial buildings. Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. Train in TPO heat welding. Construct residential roofs using shingles. Climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility equipment. Utilize torches, skill saws, and motorized buggies. Maintain proper safety codes and procedures to comply with OSHA regulations. Use glazing, cement, or caulking to prevent water leakage and rust. Assist the foreman in performing tasks such as prepping roofs and carrying heavy materials. Apply gravel or pebbles over layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristle brushes. Apply alternate layers of roofing paper, cut roofing paper to size using knives, and maintain a safe working environment. Mop and pour hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt, tar, and gravel to roofs. Work as part of a team to ensure all work is done according to OSHA standards.
**Hard Skills**
+ EPDM systems
+ TPO systems
+ PVC systems
+ Mop-down systems
+ TPO heat welding
+ Using torches
+ Using skill saws
+ Using motorized buggies
+ Applying asphalt and tar
+ Applying gravel or pebbles
+ Cutting roofing paper
**Soft Skills**
+ Teamwork
+ Safety awareness
+ Physical stamina
+ Attention to detail
+ Communication
**Work Environment**
Work on low-slope commercial roofs, residential roofs, and in compliance with OSHA regulations. Tasks involve climbing ladders and scaffolding, and handling heavy materials.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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