What Do Roofer Helpers Do?

Position Description Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Life As a Roofer Helper

• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
• Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
• Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.
• Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
• Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

Skills Needed to be a Roofer Helper

Below is a list of the skills most Roofer Helpers say are important on the job.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Roofer Assistant
• Roofer
• Industrial Roofer Helper
• Roofing Laborer
• Hot Tar Roofer Helper

What Kind of Roofer Helper Job Opportunities Are There?

In the United States, there were 10,200 jobs for Helpers–Roofers in 2016.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.4% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,300 new jobs for Roofer Helpers by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,600 positions for Roofer Helper per year.

The states with the most job growth for Helpers–Roofers are Florida, Texas, and Arizona.

Watch out if you plan on working in Wyoming, Vermont, or North Dakota. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Average Roofer Helper Salary

The average yearly salary of a Roofer Helper ranges between $21,720 and $43,310. A Roofer Helper median salary is $30,390.

How much do Helpers–Roofers make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Missouri	$50,840
Illinois	$45,990
California	$40,030
Nevada	$37,410
Maryland	$36,110
Massachusetts	$35,370
Washington	$33,700
Georgia	$33,180
Kentucky	$32,750
Delaware	$32,290
Wisconsin	$32,190
Utah	$32,050
New Mexico	$31,940
Pennsylvania	$31,570
Ohio	$31,440
Arizona	$30,680
Florida	$30,540
Nebraska	$30,430
New York	$30,410
Iowa	$29,920
Colorado	$29,750
Oregon	$29,690
Virginia	$29,690
Vermont	$29,680
West Virginia	$29,040
Kansas	$29,020
Tennessee	$28,770
Arkansas	$28,720
Indiana	$28,580
Idaho	$28,310
North Carolina	$27,380
Alabama	$27,240
Michigan	$27,150
Texas	$26,860
Louisiana	$24,810
Mississippi	$23,890
South Carolina	$22,990

What Tools do Roofer Helpers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Roofer Helpers:

• DigiTools Roof CAD
• Ziatek RoofDraw
• AppliCad Roof Wizard

How do I Become a Roofer Helper?

Learn what Roofer Helper education requirements there are.

How Long Does it Take to Become Roofer Helper?

Where Roofer Helpers Are Employed

Other Jobs You May be Interested In

Those thinking about becoming Roofer Helpers might also be interested in the following careers:

• Molding and Casting Workers

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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