Helpers--Roofers

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Roofer Helper

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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.

Knowledge

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

Skills

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

Abilities

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

Personality

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

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Analytical or scientific software

  • Energy cost evaluation software
  • Roofing Calculator

Data base user interface and query software

  • Insight Direct ServiceCEO
  • RoofLogic

Computer aided design CAD software

  • AppliCad Roof Wizard
  • Ziatek RoofDraw

Education

Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Average
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