Helpers--Roofers
Also called:
Roofer Helper, Roofing Laborer, Roof Technician, Roofing Apprentice
What they do:
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
On the job, you would:
- Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
- Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
- Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Business
- management
- customer service
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Self Control
- Persistence
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Energy cost evaluation software
- Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
Data base user interface and query software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
- Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro
Computer aided design CAD software
- AppliCad software
- DigiTools Roof CAD
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$23,260
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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