What Do Roofer Helper Do?

Example of Roofer Helper Job 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: What Do They Do?

• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.
• Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
• Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
• Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
• Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Skills Needed to be a Roofer Helper

Roofer Helpers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

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.

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

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

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Roofer Helper

• Slate Roofer Helper
• Roofer Assistant
• Hot Tar Roofer Helper
• Kettleman
• Roofer Helper

Is There Going to be Demand for Roofer Helpers?

There were about 10,200 jobs for Roofer Helper in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,300 new jobs for Roofer Helper by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,600 positions for Roofer Helper per year.

The states with the most job growth for Roofer Helper are Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. 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.

How Much Does a Roofer Helper Make?

The average yearly salary of a Roofer Helper ranges between $21,720 and $43,310.

Roofer Helpers who work in Missouri, Illinois, or California, make the highest salaries.

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

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

What Tools & Technology do Roofer Helpers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Roofer Helpers may use on a daily basis:

• Maintenance record software
• Insight Direct ServiceCEO
• Wintac Pro
• Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro
• RoofLogic
• AppliCad Roof Wizard
• DigiTools Roof CAD
• Ziatek RoofDraw
• Energy cost evaluation software
• Exele TopView
• Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
• Roofing Calculator

How to Become a Roofer Helper

Are there Roofer Helpers education requirements?

What work experience do I need to become a Roofer Helper?

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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