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.
Also called: Roof Mechanic, Roofer, Roofing Foreman, Roofing Technician
Knowledge:
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- design
- customer service
- management
- public safety and security
Skills:
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Flexibility, Balance, and Coordination
- keep your balance or stay upright
- bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Technology:
Computer aided design CAD software
- AppliCad Roof Wizard
- DigiTools Roof CAD
Data base user interface and query software
- CADAFIS
- Insight Direct ServiceCEO
Analytical or scientific software
- Energy cost evaluation software
- Humidity and vapor drive calculation software
Education:
no high school diploma/GED
