Helpers--Roofers

Also called: Roofer Helper,

What they do:

Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

On the job, you would:

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

Engineering and Technology

building and construction
mechanical

Business

management
customer service

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Persistence
Cooperation

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software

AppliCad Roof Wizard
Ziatek RoofDraw

Analytical or scientific software

Energy cost evaluation software
Roofing Calculator

Data base user interface and query software

Insight Direct ServiceCEO
RoofLogic

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

$32,110

$22,980

$47,000