Roofer (low slope)

Bcore • Frederick, CO, US • 43m ago

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 cartsto designated areas. Some roofs require coatings which are applied by hand rollers, squeegees, or power sprayers.

Physical Activities of this Position

Climbing: Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps using legs feet, hands and aims.

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 exe1i 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.

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 of this Position

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 lightening 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 bums from chemicals and hot asphalt. Personal protective equipment must be worn.