Baker Roofing Company - Steep Slope Foreman |
Baker Roofing Company is 100% Employee Owned and invests in our team members by empowering success through structured growth plans and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and promoting work-life balance.
Benefits to Joining the Baker Team: - Weekly Pay ($30 - $35 per hour, 50 hours per week on average)
- Annual Paid Holidays & PTO
- Company Truck, Cell Phone & Tablet
- Lodging & Transportation paid + additional $50 daily per diem
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-Job Training & Career Development
Apply today and start building your future with Baker Roofing Company! |
Summary |
| The Steep Slope Foreman will repair, remove, and install steep slope commercial roofs with shingles, slate, tile, metal, and related materials. They will supervise and mentor laborers and roofers on the job and operate a company vehicle to multiple jobs sites each day. |
Requirements |
| To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
Minimum Qualifications |
- Education: High school graduate or GED preferred
- Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on steep slope commercial roofing.
- Driver's License: Required
- Must be approved to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)
- Certifications: OSHA10, First Aid, and CPR Training preferred.
- Languages: Must be fluent in English, and Spanish is a plus.
- Travel: Must have the ability to travel 80% Monday – Friday.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Technical Roofing Expertise: Knowledge of steep slope roofing installation methods and materials, including edge metal, flashing, coping, gutters, crickets, valleys, ice & water shield, pipe boots, ridge/hip caps, curbs, and soldering techniques; ability to read shop drawings, layout roofs and walls, and reproduce manufacturing details.
- Project & Materials Management: Ability to calculate labor projections, stretch outs, and material needs; manage material storage and inventory; and use measuring tools accurately for layout and installation.
- Safety Leadership: Knowledge of safety procedures and the ability to implement a jobsite safety plan, including toolbox talks and safety huddles.
- Crew Supervision & Communication: Interpersonal and leadership skills to train, supervise, and direct crew and subcontractors; take corrective action as needed; communicate effectively (oral and written) with crew, GCs, and customers.
- Planning & Problem-Solving: Ability to organize, plan, and execute work assignments; apply logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions; complete required paperwork (timesheets, requisitions, job reports); and resolve issues to keep work on schedule.
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| What You’ll Do |
- Thoroughly review the job file, shop drawings, and scope of work with the manager, including materials ordered, delivery schedule, labor budget (man-days), and job site contacts.
- Attend all coordination and planning meetings; meet with GC and customers as needed.
- Receive manufacturer training as required.
- Ensure proper safety equipment and procedures are in place and followed on site, coordinating needs with the manager while remaining ultimately responsible.
- Adhere to company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Monitor and maintain job site cleanliness and daily housekeeping.
- Supervise and support the crew daily on safety, quality, and labor production.
- Train and coach crew members and subcontractors.
- Verify materials received against purchase orders; plan ahead and monitor usage daily to avoid shortages.
- Monitor and maintain on-site equipment (e.g., kettle motor oil changes, cutter belts); notify the tool room or garage of any broken or defective equipment before returning it.
- Install, repair, or replace steep slope and single-ply roofing systems using materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric compounds, asphaltic compositions, slate, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, and related materials.
- Cut and fit felt, shingles, and flashing around walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces, using overlap measurements from chalk lines, hatchet gauges, or shingle lines.
- Install vapor barriers and insulation layers, sealing seams; apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, and coatings.
- Cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent leaks and rust.
- Repair cracks, defects, or damage using appropriate materials and techniques.
- Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment as needed.
- Inspect equipment, structures, and materials; evaluate work for compliance with standards.
- Oversee overall quality control, including checking for water tightness, ensuring no debris (e.g., mops) is left on the roof, confirming the site is clean, and coordinating the punch list and job closeout before the crew leaves.
- Review job performance with the manager regarding safety, quality, and budget upon completion.
- Prepare and submit daily job reports, field progress updates, technical questions, and timesheets as directed by the manager.
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Physical Demands |
- Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
- Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
- Requires seeing details at close range.
- Requires repetitive movement, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
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Work Environment |
- Working in temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
- Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
- Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
- Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
- Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
- Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Performing work where errors may have significant consequences. Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
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Disclaimer: |
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919-828-2975 or [email protected].
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. |