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B & M Roofing is hiring: Roofer (low slope) in Frederick

B & M Roofing, Frederick, MD, United States, 21701

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Responsibilities

  • 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 transp01ied 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.

Physical activities

  • Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps using legs, feet, hands and arms.
  • Balancing: Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or climbing on narrow, slippery or uneven surfaces.
  • Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Full use of lower extremities and back muscles is required.
  • Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knee to rest on knee or knees.
  • Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force against something in order to draw, drag, disassemble or haul an object in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another.
  • Shoveling: Scooping materials or aggregate from a lower position to a higher position using legs, back and upper extremities.

Physical requirements

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

Working conditions

  • The worker may be subject to extreme heat. Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees.
  • The worker may be exposed to severe cold. Frost, snow, and ice may be present on roof surfaces.
  • Rain, snow, sleet, hail, damaging winds, and lightning may occur on the roof at any time.
  • The worker may be exposed to fumes, dusts, mists, and vapors. Respirators may be required on some projects.
  • The worker is subject to the hazards of working at heights and proximity to moving equipment and machinery. Safety harnesses are mandatory.
  • The worker may be exposed to burns from chemicals and hot asphalt. Personal protective equipment must be worn.

Seniority level

  • Entry level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Other

Industries

  • Construction
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