Join our team and begin building a long-term career in commercial roofing. The Apprentice Roofer supports roofing crews by performing basic to intermediate roofing tasks under supervision while developing hands-on trade skills and commercial roofing knowledge.
This role is designed for individuals learning the roofing trade through on-the-job experience and training opportunities while progressing toward increased responsibility and advancement opportunities.
This position is part of a union workforce and employees are expected to comply with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements, company policies, safety standards, and training expectations.
- Assist with jobsite setup, preparation, and teardown
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Perform basic roofing installation tasks including insulation placement, coverboard installation, membrane handling, fastening, trims, coping cap, reglet, and counter flashing
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Carry, stage, and organize materials, tools, and equipment on the jobsite and roof
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Support experienced roofers with installation, preparation, cleanup, and material handling tasks
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Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
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Learn and identify roofing tools, materials, terminology, and system components
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Assist with material layout and staging activities
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
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Follow company safety rules, PPE requirements, and fall protection procedures
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Participate in safety meetings and hazard recognition activities
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Support quality installation standards and supervisor direction
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Exercise Stop-Work Authority to prevent serious safety violations and protect employees, property, and the worksite
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Handle equipment, tools, and materials responsibly while maintaining jobsite housekeeping expectations
- Dispatched through Roofers & Waterproofers Union Local 81 apprenticeship program with Apprentice “B” level classification
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No prior roofing experience required
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Commercial roofing experience or construction training preferred
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OSHA 10 certification preferred
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Basic understanding of workplace safety and construction practices preferred
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Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Ability to lift, carry, and move roofing materials and equipment
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Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
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Dependable work ethic and willingness to learn and grow
Must report to assigned jobsites as directed, including travel to projects outside the local area and occasional overnight, out-of-town, or out-of-state assignments based on project and business needs and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Structured apprenticeship and on-the-job training
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Safety-first culture
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Opportunity to build long-term trade skills
Kodiak is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace for all employees. We require all candidates to undergo pre-employment drug screening.
Kodiak is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at all levels of our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Education and/or Experience: Must have experience installing roofing systems and siding.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
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Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Knowledge of Internet and email
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is:
Standing and Sitting: Specific demands for standing and sitting on this job:
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Frequently required to stand;
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Frequently required to sit
Walking and Reaching: Specific demands for walking and reaching on this job:
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Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms
Climb, Balance, Crawl: Specific demands for this job:
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The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Dexterity and Sense of Touch: Specific demands for sense of touch and dexterity on this job:
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Regularly required to use hand to finger movements, handle, or feel;
Lifting: Specific demands for lifting on this job:
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Regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job:
- Close vision
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Distance Vision
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Peripheral Vision
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Depth perception
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Ability to adjust focus
Verbal and Auditory Demands: Specific talking and vision abilities required by this job:
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Must be able to talk and hear
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
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The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
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High, precarious places
