Roofers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 25,540 - 66,510

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for Roofers across the United States. Responsible for covering roofs with various materials and ensuring waterproofing of structures. Candidates should possess skills in coordination, active listening, and critical thinking. The salary range for Roofers is between $25,540 and $66,510 annually, with the highest salaries in Illinois, New Jersey, and Rhode Island. The job market for Roofers is projected to grow by 11.1% by 2026, providing numerous job openings.

Qualifications

Ability to cover roofs with various materials.
Experience in installation of roofing systems.
Understanding of safety measures in roofing.

Responsibilities

Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, or related materials.
Install layers for vegetation-based green roofs.
Waterproof walls, floors, or roofs using protective coatings.

Skills

Coordination

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Operation and Control

Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Spreadsheet software

Roof Pro Estimate Software

RoofLogic

DigiTools Roof CAD

Job description

What is a Roofer?

Position Description: 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.

Life As a Roofer: What Do They Do?

Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
Install layers of vegetation‑based green roofs, including protective membranes, drainage, aeration, water retention and filter layers, soil substrates, irrigation materials, and plants.
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.
Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers.
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 solar roofing systems that have energy‑collecting photovoltaic panels built into roofing membranes, shingles, or tiles.

Roofer Skills

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Related Job Titles

Aluminum Shingle Roofer
Hot Tar Roofer
Industrial Roofer
Roofing Technician
Gutter Installer

Job Demand for Roofers

In the United States, there were 146,200 jobs for Roofer in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 16,200 new jobs for Roofer by 2026. The BLS estimates 16,500 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Roofer are Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Alaska, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Roofer Make?

Roofers make between $25,540 and $66,510 a year.

Roofers who work in Illinois, New Jersey, or Rhode Island, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Roofers