Roofer

Job summary

Install, repair, and replace built-up, shingle, tile, single-ply, and metal roofing systems, as well as sheet metal flashings and waterproof coatings. Read plans and specifications, estimate costs and materials, and erect scaffolding and other work platforms.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Install built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings Install roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings Install single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials, such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Repair or replace shingles and shakes on sloped roofs of buildings Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems Repair roofing systems Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools Install sheet metal flashings Estimate costs and materials Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

What you’ll do

Install, repair, and replace built-up, shingle, tile, single-ply, and metal roofing systems, as well as sheet metal flashings and waterproof coatings. Read plans and specifications, estimate costs and materials, and erect scaffolding and other work platforms.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. English is listed as the job language, and the work involves travel to various locations.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Roofing System Installation
• Asphalt Shingle Installation
• Wood Shingle Installation
• Roof Tile Installation
• Single-Ply Roofing Installation
• Roof Repair
• Blueprint Reading
• Waterproof Coating Application
• Metal Roofing Installation and Repair
• Sheet Metal Flashing Installation
• Cost Estimation
• Material Estimation
• Scaffolding Installation
• Hand and Power Tool Use

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction