Roofer
Enterprise roofing service
Concord , CA
03.1987 - 03.2000
- Completed paperwork related to job applications including timesheets and invoices.
- Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
- Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
- Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
- Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques related to roofing work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Collaborated with team members on large scale projects requiring multiple workers.
- Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs including measurements and material used.
- Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Inspected existing roofs for damage or leaks and applied sealants when necessary.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
- Installed underlayment, shingles, metal roofing systems, and other materials to construct roofs.
- Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
- Followed company policy regarding hazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Attended safety meetings to ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
- Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding progress updates throughout project duration.
- Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
- Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.