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Construction and Trades

Helpers--Roofers

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

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Median pay

$40,590
Median annual pay for Helpers--Roofers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

5.7%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

5,200
Estimated U.S. employment for Helpers--Roofers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Monitoring
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Active Learning
  6. 6Reading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Building and Construction
  2. 2Administration and Management
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Transportation

Abilities

  1. 1Trunk Strength
  2. 2Gross Body Equilibrium
  3. 3Manual Dexterity
  4. 4Multilimb Coordination
  5. 5Arm-Hand Steadiness
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Attention to Detail
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Cooperation
  5. 5Stress Tolerance
  6. 6Integrity

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  3. 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  4. 4Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  5. 5Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  6. 6Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Work context

  1. 1Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  2. 2Spend Time Standing
  3. 3Exposed to High Places
  4. 4Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
  5. 5Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  6. 6Health and Safety of Other Workers

Representative tasks

  • 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.
  • Clean work areas and equipment.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
  • Remove old roofing materials.
  • Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Software and tools

AppliCad Roof WizardDigiTools Roof CADEnergy cost evaluation softwareExele TopViewHumidity and vapor drive calculation softwareInsight Direct ServiceCEOMaintenance record softwareRoof Pro Estimate Software Roof ProRoofing CalculatorRoofLogicWintac ProZiatek RoofDraw

Sources

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