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Careers / Roofers |
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Summary Description |
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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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Sample Job Titles |
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Aluminum Shingle Roofer |
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Applicator |
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Asbestos Shingle Roofer |
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Commercial Roofer |
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Composition Roofer |
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Cool Roofing Installer |
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Gravel Roofer |
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Gypsum Roofer |
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Hot Tar Roofer |
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Industrial Roofer |
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Metal Roofer |
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Metal Roofing Mechanic |
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Metal Worker |
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Residential Roofer |
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Roof Mechanic |
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Roof Service Technician |
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Roof Tile Layer |
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Roofer |
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Roofer Applicator |
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Roofer Apprentice |
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Roofing Applicator |
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Roofing Foreman |
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Roofing Layer |
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Roofing Technician |
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Sheet Metal Roofer |
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Shingles Roofer |
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Slate Roofer |
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Slater |
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Slater Apprentice |
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Tar Roofer |
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Terra Cotta Roofer |
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Tile Roofer |
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Tin Roofer |
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Wood Shingle Roofer |
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Job Tasks |
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Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
- Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
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Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
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Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
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Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Estimate construction project labor requirements.
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Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
- Apply adhesives to construction materials.
- Install roofing materials.
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Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
- Install roofing materials.
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Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
- Cut carpet, vinyl or other flexible materials.
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Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.
- Install roofing materials.
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Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
- Install roofing materials.
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Attach roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.
- Install roofing materials.
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Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
- Install roofing materials.
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Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
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Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.
- Install roofing materials.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
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Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
- Install insulation in equipment or structures.
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Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.
- Install roofing materials.
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Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
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Smooth rough spots to prepare surfaces for waterproofing, using hammers, chisels, or rubbing bricks.
- Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
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Install solar roofing systems that have energy-collecting photovoltaic panels built into roofing membranes, shingles, or tiles.
- Install solar energy systems.
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Glaze top layers to make a smooth finish or embed gravel in the bitumen for rough surfaces.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
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Mop or pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof bases.
- Pour materials into or on designated areas.
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Install attic ventilation systems, such as turbine vents, gable or ridge vents, or conventional or solar-powered exhaust fans.
- Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
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Install skylights on roofs to increase natural light inside structures or to reduce energy costs.
- Install doors or windows.
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Spray roofs, sidings, or walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures, using spray guns, air compressors, or heaters.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
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Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms.
- Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
- Install roofing materials.
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Attach solar panels to existing roofs, according to specifications and without damaging roofing materials or the structural integrity of buildings.
- Install solar energy systems.
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Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers.
- Drill holes in construction materials.
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Apply modular soil- and plant-containing grids over existing roof membranes to create green roofs.
- Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
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Install layers of vegetation-based green roofs, including protective membranes, drainage, aeration, water retention and filter layers, soil substrates, irrigation materials, and plants.
- Install green structural components, equipment or systems.
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Work Activities |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Danny DeVito once worked as a janitor. |
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