Roofer Apprentice

  • Full-time

Company Description

Tradesmen International is a construction labor support company recognized internationally as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with thousands of employees across North America. With more than 5,000 active clients we have plenty of great job opportunities for our employees. We offer consistent work, top pay, and benefits in most major markets throughout North America.

Simply put, we're highly selective, committed to hiring only those Roofing Laborers that have exceptional abilities at their skill level, unwavering reliability, strong work ethic, and a desire to be the best.

Job Description

Tradesmen International is seeking Roofing helper/apprentice to join our team. If you are a Roofer helper/apprentice eager to become a skilled Commercial Roofer by improving your skills and learning new ones, this is your chance to launch your career!

As an Roofer you will work under the direct supervision of a qualified Journeyman Commercial Roofer learning to install different types of roofing systems such as: TPO, PVC, EPDM rubber, built-ups, Bitumen, metal and dura-last roofing.

Responsibilities:

  • Checking to ensure that completed roofs are water tight
  • Sweeping and cleaning roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials
  • Locating worn or torn areas in roofs
  • Covering roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials
  • Removing old roofing materials
  • Unloading materials and tools from work trucks, and unrolling roofing as directed
  • Placing tiles, nailing them to roof boards, and covering nail heads with roofing cement
  • Tools of the trade

Qualifications

  • Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Commercial Roofer
  • Ability to comprehend, construct, and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and shop drawings for the task being done
  • Experience working with equipment such as boom lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts,a plus
  • Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation
  • High standard of integrity and professionalism
  • Drug free at all times
  • Safety concientious as safety is our #1 core value

Additional Information

In addition to consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.

  • Vacation Pay
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision plan
  • Prescription drug plan
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
  • Incentive programs
  • Tool purchase programs