Insulation Installer
Insulation Unlimited
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 11, 2021
This position involves working with a small crew to execute building insulation work, in both new construction and occupied buildings, including but not limited to installing:
- insulation (fiberglass, etc.)
- sealed crawlspace systems
- air sealing materials, such as foam, caulking, and weather stripping
- other building components as required
- other types of physical labor as required
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely execute insulation tasks such as air sealing, installation of insulation, and sealed crawlspace systems.
- Safely operate all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as insulation machine, power tools, and hand tools.
- Safely drive to and from job sites in a pickup truck or box truck.
- Perform equipment repair and maintenance duties.
- Perform related duties as required.
General Requirements
- Valid US driver’s license, with driving record satisfactory to our insurance carrier (MVR will be examined for all applicants)
- Valid Social Security Card
- Legally authorized to work in the United States (Insulation Unlimited uses E-Verify)
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
- Reliable transportation to and from Insulation Unlimited facility
- Basic skills in the operation of equipment, tools, and instruments used for assigned work areas and their proper maintenance.
- Basic skill in the operations of smartphones, iPads, and related equipment.
- Basic skill in photo-documentation and email.
- Ability to safely and responsibly operate a pickup truck or box truck.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and architectural drawings.
- Ability to understand material lists, record material usage, and keep track of job documents provided
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, sub-contractors, and clients.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform manual labor all day, every day.
- Ability to physically perform operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, standing, laying, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to perform medium work lifting heavy objects (100 lbs) as a team and moderately heavy objects (50 lbs) alone.
- Ability to be exposed to dust, fumes, mold, and other health hazards with the use of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work primarily in non-conditioned environments, including hot, cold, dusty, windy, etc.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time in confined spaces, including attics, crawlspaces, etc.
- Ability to perform work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in areas of assigned work.
- Basic knowledge of residential building and construction concepts.
- Basic knowledge in home maintenance and home repairs.
Desirable Education and Experience
- High school graduation preferred.
- Some experience in renovation and/or construction including equipment operation and trades work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience using power and hand tools and other relevant equipment
Paid Federal holidays, paid time off, and access to retirement contributions are available for this position. Details on additional benefits offered with Insulation Unlimited are outlined in the Employee Handbook.