What do helpers--roofers do?
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.
Job titles to recognize in your search
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- Roofer Apprentice
- Roofer Helper
- Roofing Apprentice
Core tasks to compare with a job posting
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment.
- Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
- Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
- Remove old roofing materials.
- Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
- Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
Prepare an application for this occupation
- Check the employer’s requirements, location, schedule and any licenses against your situation.
- Choose two or three tasks above that match the posting and your actual experience.
- Build a resume evidence worksheet using the skills and software relevant to that employer.
- Practice explaining your contribution, decisions and results before an interview.
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