Helpers--Roofers
Tasks Include:
- 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.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +11.8%
National: +1.4%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$37,020.00
State
$36,190.00
Regional
Helpers--Roofers
Description
Career Cluster: | Architecture & Construction |
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 43.37%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 32.70%
- Post-Doctoral Training = 16.01%
- Some College Courses = 7.91%
Related Work Experience
- None = 35.66%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 30.54%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.06%
- Up to and including 1 month = 7.54%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.64%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.75%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.90%
- Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.90%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 37.97%
- Up to and including 1 month = 18.94%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 18.73%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 17.54%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4.92%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.89%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 53%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 22.32%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 6.86%
- None or short demonstration = 6.64%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4.69%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 4.69%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.80%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- 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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Hoists (A-frame hoists)
- Spatulas (Adhesive spreaders)
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air compressors
- Bituminous material distributors (Asphalt spreaders)
- Metal cutters (Aviation snips)
- Axes
- Power blowers (Backpack blowers)
- Kettle exchangers (Bitumen kettles)
- Roofing mops (Bitumen mops)
- Blow torches
- Caulking guns
- Chalk lines
- Shears (Clipping shears)
- Power saws (Concrete saws)
- Roofing mops (Drying mops)
- Gas generators
- Saws (Hacksaws)
- Power drills (Hammer drills)
- Staple guns (Hammer staplers)
- Hammers
- Hoists (Hand hoists)
- Hand sprayers (Hand operated spray guns)
- Hand sprayers (Hand operated spray rigs)
- Roofing brushes (Hand rollers)
- Saws (Hand saws)
- Roof rippers (Hand spudders)
- Hard hats
- Hatchets
- Heat guns (Hot air guns)
- Hoists (Hydraulic hoists)
- Vacuum cleaners (Industrial vacuums)
- Utility knives (Knives)
- Hoists (Ladder hoists)
- Ladders
- Lifting hooks
- Manlift or personnel lift (Manlifts)
- Broadcast spreaders (Manual gravel spreaders)
- Positioning jig (Material positioning jigs)
- Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
- Hoists (Mechanical hoists)
- Hoists (Monorail hoists)
- Power nail guns (Nailers)
- Nibblers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Pipe wrenches
- Planes
- Power caulking guns (Pneumatic caulking guns)
- Scrubbing machines (Power brooms)
- Power buggies
- Chip Spreaders (Power gravel spreaders)
- Hoists (Power hoists)
- Lifts (Power lifts)
- Plaster or mortar mixers (Power mixers)
- Power saws
- Pressure or steam cleaners (Pressure washers)
- Pry bars
- Blocks or pulleys (Pulleys)
- Punches or nail sets or drifts (Punches)
- Respirators
- Roof rippers
- Roofing brushes (Roofers' brushes)
- Utility knives (Roofing knives)
- Roofing mops
- Blow torches (Roofing seamers)
- Roof rippers (Roofing spades)
- Safety glasses
- Safety harnesses or belts (Safety harnesses)
- Scaffolding
- Scissor lift (Scissor lifts)
- Screwdrivers
- Roofing brushes (Seam rollers)
- Lifts (Shackles)
- Roof rippers (Shingle rippers)
- Skid steer loaders
- Shears (Slate cutters)
- Bevels (Sliding t-bevels)
- Slings
- Soldering irons or guns (Soldering irons)
- Below the hook device (Spreader beams)
- Staple guns
- Safety boots (Steel-toed boots)
- T squares
- Kettle exchangers (Tar kettles)
- Templates
- Nibblers (Tile cutters)
- Tinners snips (Tin snips)
- Trowels
- Two way radios
- Wood chisels
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Energy cost evaluation software
- Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
- Roof Calculator software
- Top View software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- AppliCad software
- DigiTools Roof CAD
- Ziatek RoofDraw
- Data base user interface and query software
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
- Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro
- RoofLogic software
- Wintac Pro Software
- Project management software
- Maintenance record software
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
71.25 | Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
65.50 | Administration and Management | 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. |
62.50 | Customer and Personal Service | 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. |
60.00 | Public Safety and Security | 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. |
59.75 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
57.25 | Transportation | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
57.00 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
50.25 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
56.25 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | 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. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
68.75 | Trunk Strength | 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. |
62.50 | Gross Body Equilibrium | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
62.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
59.50 | Multilimb Coordination | 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. |
56.25 | Problem Sensitivity | 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. |
56.25 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
56.25 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
56.25 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
53.00 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
53.00 | Depth Perception | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
53.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
53.00 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
53.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
50.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
50.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
50.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
50.00 | Stamina | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
50.00 | Gross Body Coordination | The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. |
50.00 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
75.50 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
70.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
70.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
69.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
68.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
68.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
67.75 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
67.25 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
66.75 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
66.75 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
66.50 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
65.00 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | 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. |
63.25 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
62.00 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical 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. |
61.75 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
61.50 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
60.50 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
60.50 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
60.00 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
59.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
58.50 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
58.50 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
58.25 | Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment | Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
58.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
57.25 | Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment | Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
56.50 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
56.25 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
55.75 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
55.25 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
54.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
53.00 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
52.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
52.00 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
52.00 | Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
51.00 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
49.50 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
91.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
78.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
73.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
72.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
72.00 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
70.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
70.50 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
70.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
69.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
65.75 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
63.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
63.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
61.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
59.50 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
57.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
51.25 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
61.17 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
55.50 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.60 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
91.40 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
90.20 | Exposed to High Places | How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
90.00 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
87.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
86.60 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
82.80 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
79.60 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
79.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
78.80 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
78.80 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
78.60 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
77.80 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
76.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
75.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
73.20 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
72.00 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
71.00 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
70.60 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
70.00 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
70.00 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
69.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
66.40 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
65.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
64.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
63.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
62.00 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
60.40 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
60.40 | Exposed to Radiation | How often does this job require exposure to radiation? |
60.20 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
59.40 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
58.60 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
58.60 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
57.20 | Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
57.00 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
57.00 | Degree of Automation | How automated is the job? |
55.80 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
55.00 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
54.00 | Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles? |
54.00 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
52.80 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
52.40 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
51.40 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $29,550.00 | $37,020.00 | $44,100.00 |
Virginia | $29,620.00 | $36,190.00 | $39,730.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | $36,896.87 | $43,472.02 | $43,826.40 |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 7,000 | 7,100 | +1.4% |
Virginia | 618 | 691 | +11.8% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 136 | 155 | +14.0% |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | 284 | 330 | +16.2% |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
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Helpers--Roofers
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- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Helpers--Carpenters
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons
- Carpenters
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
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- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
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- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
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Careers in Construction Pathway:
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons
- Carpenters
- Carpet Installers
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
- Construction Laborers
- Construction Managers
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
- Dredge Operators
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- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Electricians
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
- Extraction Workers, All Other
- Fence Erectors
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- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
- Floor Sanders and Finishers
- Glaziers
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
- Helpers--Carpenters
- Helpers--Electricians
- Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Helpers--Roofers
- Hoist and Winch Operators
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
- Material Moving Workers, All Other
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance
- Paperhangers
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
- Pile Driver Operators
- Pipelayers
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
- Riggers
- Rock Splitters, Quarry
- Roof Bolters, Mining
- Roofers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
- Segmental Pavers
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Solar Energy Installation Managers
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Stonemasons
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
- Tapers
- Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
- Tile and Stone Setters
- Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Helpers--Roofers
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Helpers--Roofers
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Helpers--Roofers
Titles
- Hot Tar Roofer Helper
- Industrial Roofer Helper
- Kettleman
- Residential Roofer Helper
- Roof Technician
- Roofer
- Roofer Assistant
- Roofer Helper
- Roofing Apprentice
- Roofing Laborer
- Shingles Roofer Helper
- Slate Roofer Helper
- Terra Cotta Roofer Helper
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