• Safety: Must be able to perform all work in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for having a clear understanding of Merit trained safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to; Personal Protection Equipment, Fall Protection and Hazard Communication/ Employee Right to Know.
• Roof Technology: Ability to perform job-specific assignments including, but not limited to; Roof removal (tear-offs) and installation of EPDM RPF. Ability to assist in laying of insulation, felt, ice and water installation, roof cover installation, EPDM seam installation and perimeter flashing installation.
• Material Management: Must possess a working knowledge of names and uses of roofing material, proper roof-top transportation of material and proper roof-top storage of materials.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to demonstrate safe operation of equipment including, but not limited to; Skill saws, power drills, hammer drills, wheel barrows and staplers.
• Hand Tool Requirement: The Laborer must own and possess the following tools in order to perform basic requirements of the position. Hammer, flat bar, caulk gun, scissors, trowel, tape measure, utility knife and tool belt.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a construction-related industry and/or job, preferred.
• The ability to cut, hammer, fasten and otherwise work with roofing materials.
• The ability to perform basic math functions.
• The ability to communicate effectively and follow written or verbal instructions and safety rules.

• The ability to climb and descend a 40-foot extension type ladder, unassisted.
• The ability to work at heights in excess of 10 feet.
• The ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and shovel roofing materials daily.
  • 30 pounds frequently.
  • 50 pounds somewhat frequently.
  • 60 pounds intermittently.
  • 75 pounds intermittently.
• The ability to work in a variety of physical positions including, but not limited to; Stooping, squatting, kneeling and/or crawling.
  • Independently able to get in and out of kneeling position.
  • Repeated lift and pull motion from half or full kneel position.

Merit Contracting is your source for quality roofing and sheet metal in SE Minnesota. We are proud members of the National Roofing Contractors Association and the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association. Merit has also been recognized as a Firestone Master Contractor. It is Merit's policy to strive for the highest safety standard possible in all of our operations and projects. Employees at all levels of the organization are trained in safety policies and procedures. Regard for the safety of the general public, our own employees, and the employees of our subcontractors are the supreme responsibility of all employees in our organization. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.meritquality.com.