Handy with tools? Not afraid of heights? Explore being a roofer!
Roofers are in high demand, have a high salary, and have a high job satisfaction. Work outdoors on top of the world.
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.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 90/100
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. 63/100
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 59/100
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. 58/100
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 56/100
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 55/100
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 55/100
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 52/100
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 50/100
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 40/100
National Association of Home Builders
National Roofing Contractors Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Roofers
The Associated General Contractors of America
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
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Paperhangers | 47-2142.00
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Helpers--Carpenters | 47-3012.00
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