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Helpers--Roofers

SOC 47-3016.00Job Zone 2 · Some Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers residential and light commercial roofing assistance work — from entry-level material handling and surface preparation through crew leadership, quality assurance, and organizational management — calibrated to Job Zone 2 construction and extraction environments.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Roofing materials and hand tools — unload and organize from work trucks under direct supervision at a residential job site.
  2. Roof surface debris and loose material — sweep and clear using brooms and blowers as directed by a lead roofer.
  3. Old shingles and worn roofing layers — remove using pry bars and scrapers following step-by-step instruction on a low-slope roof.
  4. Roofing felt rolls and asphalt strips — unroll and position across a prepared roof deck under close journeyman guidance.
  5. Basic hand tools including hammers and utility knives — clean and return to designated storage at the end of each shift.
  6. Worn, torn, or blistered roof sections — identify and flag for supervisor review during a guided inspection walkthrough.
  7. Verbal safety briefings and site instructions — listen actively and confirm understanding before beginning assigned roofing tasks.
  8. Personal protective equipment including harnesses and hard hats — don and inspect daily according to site safety protocols.
  9. Roofing materials such as tiles, slates, and composition strips — carry and stage at the work area as directed by lead crew members.
  10. Simple arithmetic measurements for material quantities — apply under supervision to assist with basic material count and layout on a residential roof.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Roof surfaces after material installation — inspect systematically for gaps, exposed fasteners, or potential leak points with minimal oversight.
  2. Sweep-and-prep procedures for varied roof substrates — execute independently to ready surfaces for felt underlayment or new shingles.
  3. Worn and deteriorated roofing sections across a full residential structure — locate and document using standard condition-assessment checklists.
  4. Roofing felt and asphalt underlayment layers — apply in correct sequence and overlap patterns on moderately complex roof geometries.
  5. Power tools including nail guns and grinders — maintain, inspect, and perform minor adjustments between tasks on active job sites.
  6. Old roofing materials including tiles and flashings — remove efficiently while sorting salvageable items and disposing of waste per site procedures.
  7. Material deliveries and tool inventories — coordinate unloading and staging to keep crew workflow uninterrupted throughout the workday.
  8. Crew task progress and site conditions — monitor throughout the shift and report developing hazards or scheduling delays to the foreman.
  9. Body positioning and balance techniques — apply consistently when working on steep-slope roofs to maintain gross body equilibrium and reduce fall risk.
  10. Job site clean-up routines at shift end — complete without prompting, ensuring tools, materials, and waste are properly handled per company standards.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Completed roof assemblies including flashings, valleys, and penetrations — evaluate for watertightness using water tests and visual inspection without supervisor direction.
  2. Multi-layer roofing systems on complex residential and light commercial structures — install underlayment, tile, and composition materials autonomously to manufacturer specifications.
  3. Deteriorated or structurally compromised roof areas — diagnose root causes and recommend appropriate repair approaches to project managers.
  4. Full tear-off operations on large-scale re-roofing projects — lead material removal sequences that minimize structural exposure time and weather risk.
  5. Tool and equipment maintenance schedules — manage across an entire crew's inventory, resolving mechanical issues and arranging replacements proactively.
  6. Material staging and logistics plans — develop and execute to ensure continuous workflow across multiple active roof sections simultaneously.
  7. Safety and fall-protection systems on varied roof pitches — assess, configure, and enforce for the full crew throughout all project phases.
  8. Roofing project dimensions and material takeoffs — calculate with precision using spatial visualization to reduce waste and control material costs.
  9. Non-routine installation challenges such as irregular roof angles or mixed material transitions — resolve independently using construction knowledge and prior experience.
  10. New helper orientation to site procedures and physical techniques — conduct hands-on guidance sessions that accelerate safe task performance in the field.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Crew productivity and quality standards across multiple concurrent roofing projects — set measurable benchmarks and hold teams accountable through regular field audits.
  2. Watertightness inspection protocols and acceptance criteria — develop and standardize for the organization to ensure consistent quality across all completed jobs.
  3. Site safety culture and fall-protection compliance — champion at the organizational level by authoring procedures, leading training, and enforcing accountability.
  4. Emerging roofing materials, methods, and building codes — evaluate and integrate into company practice to maintain competitive and compliant service offerings.
  5. Helper and developing roofer skill progression — design structured on-the-job training pathways that systematically build competency from entry through journeyman level.
  6. Project scheduling, material procurement, and subcontractor coordination — oversee across a portfolio of jobs to deliver on time and within budget.
  7. Customer and stakeholder communication regarding roofing scope, timelines, and warranty expectations — manage at the account level to protect company reputation.
  8. Incident investigations and near-miss analyses — lead root-cause reviews and implement corrective actions that reduce risk organization-wide.
  9. Equipment fleet condition and capital replacement planning — direct maintenance strategy and procurement decisions to sustain crew operational readiness.
  10. Company-wide performance metrics including labor efficiency, material waste, and rework rates — analyze using available project data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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O*NET skills
CoordinationMonitoringActive Listening
Knowledge domains
Building and ConstructionAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityMathematicsTransportationMechanicalEducation and Training
Abilities
Trunk StrengthManual DexterityGross Body EquilibriumMultilimb CoordinationSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityStatic Strength
Work styles
DependabilityAttention to DetailCautiousnessCooperationStress ToleranceIntegrity
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  1. Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
  2. Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
  3. Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
  4. Clean work areas and equipment.
  5. Maintain tools and equipment.
  6. Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
  7. Remove old roofing materials.
  8. Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
CIP education codes
46.000046.010146.020146.030246.040146.0402

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