Helpers--Roofers
SOC: 47-3016.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$40,590
per year
Mean Wage
$42,070
per year
Employment
5K
workers
Wage Range
$27,780 - $55,310
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
18 tasks analyzed
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.
Clean work areas and equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
Remove old roofing materials.
Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.
Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.
Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.
Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.
Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| Clean work areas and equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Maintain tools and equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials. | - | - | - | |
| Remove old roofing materials. | - | - | - | |
| Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed. | - | - | - | |
| Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs. | - | - | - | |
| Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement. | - | - | - | |
| Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces. | - | - | - | |
| Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails. | - | - | - | |
| Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types. | - | - | - | |
| Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs. | - | - | - | |
| Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders. | - | - | - | |
| Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material. | - | - | - | |
| Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles. | - | - | - | |
| Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters. | - | - | - |
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