Roofers
Also called:
Roofer, Roof Mechanic, Roof Service Technician, Roofing Technician
What they do:
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
- Align roofing materials with edges of roofs.
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
- keep your balance or stay upright
- bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
Controlled Movement
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
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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:
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Independence
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You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- AppliCad software
- DigiTools Roof CAD
Data base user interface and query software
- CADAFIS Roofing software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
Analytical or scientific software
- Energy cost evaluation software
- Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
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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.
$35,280
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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