Skilled Trade Worker

The Durable Slate Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Paid travel time, hotel, and per diem when traveling

Quarterly performance bonuses

Job summary

The Durable Slate Company is seeking a Skilled Trade Worker to join their restoration teams in Cincinnati, OH. This position offers paid training in roofing and restoration with no prior experience required. You'll gain hands-on skills working on historic buildings and specialty structures.

Ideal candidates are reliable and motivated, with a willingness to learn. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan after 90 days, and the opportunity for overtime and quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• No roofing experience required, training provided.
• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors is essential.
• Dependability and motivation are key traits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and repair of slate, tile, and metal roofing systems.
• Work on historic buildings, churches, and specialty structures.
• Support skilled crews with materials, setup, and site work.

Skills

Strong work ethic and reliability

Comfortable working at heights and outdoors

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Willingness to learn a skilled trade

Construction, landscaping, warehouse, or general labor experience

Job description

Skilled Trade Worker – Learn Roofing & Historic Restoration (Paid Training)

Looking for steady, year-round work in a skilled trade—not just seasonal construction jobs?

The Durable Slate Company is hiring reliable, hardworking individuals to join our restoration teams. We provide full training in roofing, slate, tile, and copper systems used on historic and high-end buildings.

No roofing experience required—we will train the right candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with installation and repair of slate, tile, and metal roofing systems
• Work on historic buildings, churches, and specialty structures
• Learn hands-on trade skills in roofing and restoration
• Support skilled crews with materials, setup, and site work
• Grow into advanced craftsmanship roles over time

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Willingness to learn a skilled trade
• Construction, landscaping, warehouse, or general labor experience is a plus

What We Offer

• Paid training in roofing and restoration trades including safety training
• $20–$40+/hr. progression based on skill and experience
• Year-round work
• Health, Dental, Vision + 401(k) after 90 days
• Paid travel time, hotel, and per diem when traveling
• Overtime opportunities available year-round
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Promotions based on performance—not tenure

About the Work

This is a long-term trade career path in historic restoration. You’ll learn specialized skills in roofing and masonry restoration that go beyond standard construction work.

If you’re dependable, motivated, and want to build a real career in the trades, we want to hear from you.

https://www.durableslate.com/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Durable Slate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.