Roofer

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Commercial Roofer; Flat Roofer; Journeyman Roofer; Metal Roofing Mechanic; Roof Mechanic; Roof Service Technician (Roof Service Tech); Roofer Mechanic; Roofing Technician (Roofing Tech); Sheet Metal Roofer; Single Ply Roofer

Tasks

• Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
• Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
• Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
• Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.
• Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
• Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
• Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
• Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
• Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
• Attach roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.
• Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
• Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
• Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.
• Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
• Install attic ventilation systems, such as turbine vents, gable or ridge vents, or conventional or solar-powered exhaust fans.

Knowledge

• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
• Mathematics
• English Language
• Customer and Personal Service
• Design

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Trunk Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Manual Dexterity
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Multilimb Coordination
• Static Strength
• Stamina
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Finger Dexterity
• Gross Body Coordination
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Visualization
• Control Precision
• Oral Expression
• Inductive Reasoning
• Selective Attention
• Response Orientation
• Dynamic Strength
• Far Vision
• Depth Perception
• Speech Recognition