David Schelmety

• Performed minor repairs on existing roofs such as patching leaks, replacing worn out shingles.
• Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
• Provided technical advice regarding installation techniques for different types of roof systems to customers when necessary.

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• Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather.
• Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
• Applied plastic coatings and membranes, fiberglass or felt over sloped roofs to prepare for shingle installation.
• Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
• Cleaned up job sites after completion of work and disposed of waste material properly.
• Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment.
• Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork.
• Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
• Covered roofs and exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, and aluminum with brushes and knives.
• Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
• Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
• Recommended appropriate insulation material depending on climate conditions in the area.
• Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Checked finished installations for compliance with building codes and customer specifications.
• Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
• Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
• Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
• Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs.
• Identified areas requiring additional reinforcement due to weather conditions or load bearing requirements.
• Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof.
• Repaired and replaced roof membrane, sub roofing, sheathing and base materials.
• Communicated effectively with supervisors about progress made on assigned projects.
• Utilized ladders, scaffolds, hoists, power tools, hand tools safely during installation process.
• Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
• Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing.
• Installed underlayment, flashing, drip edge and other components of a roof system to ensure proper drainage of water.
• Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plan appropriate to specifications.
• Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
• Inspected completed jobs regularly to ensure that they are free from defects.
• Ensured that all safety regulations were followed on the job site at all times.
• Overlapped successive layers of roofing material, determining distance of overlap using chalk line, gauge on shingling hatchet and lines on shingles.
• Applied asphalt-based adhesives or nails to secure shingles in place.
• Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress.
• Repaired damaged wood surfaces with epoxy fillers before applying new shingles.
• Mopped and poured hot asphalt and tar onto roof base while applying asphalt and tar and gravel to roof.
• Cemented and nailed flashing strips of over joints to achieve watertight seals.
• Organized supplies required for each job accurately so that no time is wasted while working onsite.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Measured and cut shingles as needed to fit around obstacles such as chimneys or skylights.
• Collaborated with colleagues to complete projects efficiently within deadlines set by clients.
• Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
• Inspected roofs for damage and deterioration, removed existing roofing materials, and prepared the surface for new shingles.
• Stayed informed about industry trends related to roof design and construction.
• Maintained tools and equipment in good condition according to safety standards.
• Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
• Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
• Updated and maintained databases with current information.

• Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations.
• Set up ladders or scaffolding to safely access roof.
• Added vapor barriers or insulating materials on flat roofs.