Description

Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs as well as shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Apprentice roofer
• Asphalt roofer
• Built-up roofer
• Flat roofer
• Residential steep roofer
• Roofer
• Shingler
• Single-ply roofer

Main Duties

• Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel
• Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions
• Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs
• May estimate materials required and quote costs.

Workplaces

• General contractors
• Roofing contractors
• Self-employed

Skills

• Coordinating
• Decision Making
• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Management of Material Resources
• Management of Personnel Resources

Abilities

• Gross Body Coordination
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Stamina
• Trunk Strength
• Body Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence
• Stress Tolerance
• Analytical Thinking

Similar Occupations

• Shinglers (73110)

Source: OaSIS