Roofer Apprentice

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
  

• 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

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