Roofers
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.
At a Glance
Roofers earns a median of $50,970/yr with +5.9% projected growth. Typical entry: No formal educational credential. Top skills: Building and Construction, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
$50,970/yr
+5.9%
13
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Skills (1)
Knowledge (4)
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Abilities (11)
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Technology (4)
Work Activities (23)
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Careers with Overlapping Skills
These occupations share the most skills. A career transition between them means many of your skills transfer directly.
Helpers--Roofers
Construction and Extraction · 194 shared skills
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Construction and Extraction · 189 shared skills
Electricians
Construction and Extraction · 189 shared skills
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Construction and Extraction · 189 shared skills
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Construction and Extraction · 189 shared skills
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · 189 shared skills
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Production · 188 shared skills
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Production · 188 shared skills
Explore Key Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to build these skills?
Sign up to find courses that teach these skills, track your progress, and build a skills passport aligned to Roofers.
Get Started Free