About This Career Path
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Construction & Architecture
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Helpers--Roofers
Average
$31,450
ANNUAL
$15.12
HOURLY
Entry Level
$25,270
ANNUAL
$12.15
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,350
ANNUAL
$14.11
HOURLY
Expert Level
$40,360
ANNUAL
$19.40
HOURLY
Helpers--Roofers
430
Projected job openings through 2030
Helpers--Roofers
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Helpers--Roofers
01
Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
02
Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
03
Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
04
Clean work areas and equipment.
05
Maintain tools and equipment.
06
Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
07
Remove old roofing materials.
08
Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
09
Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
10
Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.
Helpers--Roofers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Gross Body Equilibrium
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Construction & Architecture
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