Roofers
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
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Salary Information
Roofers: $50,970 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Apply adhesives to construction materials. | General |
| Install roofing materials. | General |
| Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials. | General |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | General |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | General |
| Remove debris or vegetation from work sites. | General |
| Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools. | General |
| Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces. | General |
| Drill holes in construction materials. | General |
| Install green structural components, equipment or systems. | General |
| Apply paint to surfaces. | General |
| Install solar energy systems. | General |
| Install doors or windows. | General |
| Estimate materials requirements for projects. | General |
| Estimate construction project labor requirements. | General |
| Pour materials into or on designated areas. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| ASR Software LWC-Plus | Computer aided design CAD software |
| ASR Software Taper-Plus | Computer aided design CAD software |
| ASR Software TopView LE | Computer aided design CAD software |
| ASR Software TopView ME | Computer aided design CAD software |
| AppliCad Roof Wizard | Computer aided design CAD software |
| DigiTools Roof CAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Energy cost evaluation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Exele TopView | Analytical or scientific software |
| Humidity and vapor drive calculation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Maintenance record software | Project management software |
| Roofing Calculator | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Ziatek RoofDraw | Computer aided design CAD software |
| CADAFIS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Insight Direct ServiceCEO | Data base user interface and query software |
| Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| RoofLogic | Data base user interface and query software |
| Wintac Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Installer - Bronze | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Gold | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Platinum | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Platinum Plus | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Installer - Silver | Vinyl Siding Institute | Not Available |
| Registered Roof Consultant | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |
| Registered Roof Observer | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |
| Registered Waterproofing Consultant | International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants | Not Available |