The Role
Supervise safety for commercial roofing and construction projects by conducting job-site audits, enforcing OSHA standards, inspecting fall-protection systems, PPE, fleet and equipment, leading safety meetings and training, investigating incidents, maintaining hazard communication compliance, and tracking corrective actions and safety metrics. The role requires frequent outdoor fieldwork in physically demanding and hazardous environments.
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Baker Roofing Company – Safety Supervisor
Baker Roofing Company is 100% Employee Owned and invests in our team members by empowering success through structured growth plans and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and promoting work-life balance.
SummaryAs a Safety Supervisor, you will play an integral role in keeping Baker Roofing Company’s people safe and our projects successful. Supporting our commercial roofing, you will be the go-to safety resource in the field: conducting job site audits, inspecting our fleet and equipment, and leading the response to field incidents. You will ensure Baker Roofing Company employees and subcontractors follow company safety policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations in their daily operations.RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWork EnvironmentThis position requires working in a variety of environmental conditions, including:
Baker Roofing Company is 100% Employee Owned and invests in our team members by empowering success through structured growth plans and intensive training courses. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits, prioritizing safety, and promoting work-life balance.
Benefits to Joining the Baker Team:
- Benefits on Day 1
- Weekly Pay
- Annual Paid Holidays & PTO
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Vehicle, Cell Phone & Laptop
- 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family-Oriented Culture & Work-Life Balance
- Opportunities for Professional Development & Advancement
SummaryAs a Safety Supervisor, you will play an integral role in keeping Baker Roofing Company’s people safe and our projects successful. Supporting our commercial roofing, you will be the go-to safety resource in the field: conducting job site audits, inspecting our fleet and equipment, and leading the response to field incidents. You will ensure Baker Roofing Company employees and subcontractors follow company safety policies and all Federal, State, and Local regulations in their daily operations.RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Minimum high school graduate, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3-5 years of commercial construction experience, commercial roofing preferred.
- Driver's License: Required.
- Certifications: CPR / First Aid preferred.
- OSHA 30: Preferred. Must complete within 30 days of start date.
- Languages: Must be fluent in English, and Spanish is a plus.
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and follow directions.
- Problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and communicate concerns.
- Consistently punctual and dependable, with a strong commitment to showing up on time and ready to work.
- Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and unexpected changes.
- Conduct daily job site audits across new construction and reroof projects, identifying hazards and correcting unsafe conditions on the spot.
- Lead weekly and monthly safety meetings to reinforce best practices, address concerns, and promote a strong culture of workplace safety.
- Verify compliance with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926), with a strong focus on fall protection, ladders, scaffolding, and roof edge protection.
- Inspect fall protection systems, including anchors, harnesses, lanyards, guardrails, and warning lines, and ensure they are installed and used correctly
- Monitor hot work and torch-applied roofing operations, including fire watch and extinguisher requirements.
- Help develop site-specific safety plans and pre-task hazard assessments for new projects.
- Ensure crews have, wear, and properly maintain required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility clothing, hearing protection, and fall arrest equipment.
- Conduct PPE hazard assessments and recommend PPE updates as tasks and conditions change.
- Manage PPE inventory and coordinate replacement of damaged or expired gear.
- Inspect company fleet, trailers, hoists, lifts, and power tools, and ensure defective equipment is tagged out and removed from service.
- Coordinate and track OSHA 10/OSHA 30, fall protection, CPR/First Aid, and equipment-specific training for crews and foremen.
- Coach foremen and crew leads on safety expectations and recognize safe behavior in the field.
- Maintain Hazard Communication program compliance, including Safety Data Sheets and chemical labeling.
- Respond to and investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses reported from the field, identifying root causes.
- Document all incidents and prepare reports and corrective action plans, then follow up to confirm corrective actions are completed.
- Track safety metrics and trends and report findings to the Regional Safety Director.
- Assist Regional Safety Director with other duties as assigned.
- Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
- Working in temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
- Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
- Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
- Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
- Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Performing work where errors may have significant consequences. Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
- Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
- Requires seeing details at close range.
- Requires repetitive movement, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting Department at 919-828-2975 or [email protected].
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of commercial construction experience; commercial roofing experience preferred
- Valid driver's license
- Fluent English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Bachelor's degree
- CPR and First Aid certification
- OSHA 30 certification; must complete within 30 days of starting
- Spanish language proficiency
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights and outdoors in varying conditions
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1915, Baker Roofing Company is one of the nation's largest and oldest roofing contractors. 100% employee-owned, the company provides high-quality commercial and residential roofing services across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, emphasizing long-term accountability, expertise, and a commitment to delivering professional, durable roofing solutions for homes, businesses, and institutions.
