Work Description
A leaky roof can damage ceilings, walls, and furnishings. To protect buildings and their contents from water damage, roofers repair and install roofs made of tar or asphalt and gravel; rubber or thermoplastic; metal; or shingles made of asphalt, slate, fiberglass, wood, tile, or other material. Repair and reroofing - replacing old roofs on existing buildings - provide many job opportunities for these workers. Roofers also may waterproof foundation walls and floors.
Working Conditions
Roofing work is strenuous. It involves heavy lifting, as well as climbing, bending, and kneeling. Roofers work outdoors in all types of weather, particularly when making repairs. These workers risk slips or falls from scaffolds, ladders, or roofs, or burns from hot bitumen. In addition, roofs become extremely hot during the summer.
Training
Subjects include tools and their use, arithmetic and safety.
Four to five year program
5,600 to 6,600 hours on-the-job training
400 hours paid related instruction
Additional related instruction may be required
Application
View application requirements below:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred within first six (6) months
OR three (3) years work experience in trade
Physically able to perform trade work
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Commercial driver's license (CD) may be required