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10/08/2012 06:15 AM

Roofers Wanted in Rochester

By: YNN Staff

The Roofing Industry Joint Apprentice and Training Committee of Rochester is recruiting roofer apprentices.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, or Yates County.

The recruitment period will last from now until October of next year.

The committee requires that applicants:

- Must be at least 18 years old. Proof of age will be required.
- Must have a 10th grade education with one year of basic math (passing grade).
- Transcript or GED will be required.
- Must be physically able to perform the work required, as determined by applicant’s statement on application. Essential job functions/tasks are listed on the application. Work in the roofing and waterproofing industry can be strenuous. It may include:

- Climbing ladders, scaffolds and roofs, working at great heights and lifting materials in excess of 70 pounds.

- Working in open air in all types of weather.

- Drug testing on some job sites.

- Must take a drug screen upon hire, at union’s expense.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work site and school.
- Must be a US citizen or legally able to work in the USA.
- Must live in the geographic jurisdiction of Roofers Local Union #22 for one year or more.

For further information, applicants should contact the New York State Department of Labor office located nearest their home or Roofers Local Union #22 at (585) 235-3098.