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Roofers
$47.92K Median Salary 15.6K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 4.6% Job Growth
About This Career
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.
Reported Job Titles
Commercial Roofer, Industrial Roofer, Metal Roofing Mechanic, Residential Roofer, Roof Mechanic, Roof Service Technician, Roofer, Roofing Technician, Sheet Metal Roofer
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Gross Body Equilibrium
Extent Flexibility
Problem Sensitivity
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Gross Body Coordination
Oral Comprehension
Stamina
Control Precision
Far Vision
Finger Dexterity
Static Strength
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Speech Recognition
Visualization
Knowledge
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Education and Training
Design
Mathematics
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Skills
Coordination
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Speaking
Time Management
Technology Skills
Spreadsheet software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
Office suite software
Operating system software
Word processing software
Project management software
Tools
Hip and ridge
Blow torch
Hammers
Hatchets
Hoists
Sheet metal pliers
Shears
Power saws
Tinners snips
Pry bars
Scaffolding stabilizers
Pullers
Utility knives
Blocks or pulleys
Kettle exchangers
Seam welder
Trowels
Cold chisels
Air dryers
Angle brackets
Soldering iron
Chalk lines
Safety shoes
Safety harnesses or belts
Chip Spreaders
Hydraulic hand crimp tool
Staple guns
Ladders
Pipe bending tools
Scaffolding handrail
Tape measures
Bituminous material distributors
Heat tracing equipment
Fall protection lanyard
Rivet tools
Manual press brake
Scaffolding
Liquid leak detectors
Metal folding machine
Anvils
Welding masks
Shovels
Tongs
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
Safety hooks
Punches or nail sets or drifts
Pneumatic nail drivers
Protractors
Punching pliers
Measuring wheels for distance
Power nail guns
Swaging tools
Scales
Heat guns
Cutting machines
Claw hammer
Magnetic tools
Roofing mop
Air compressors
Putty knives
Notebook computers
Power drills
Axes
Laser printers
Wood chisels
Caulking guns
Desktop computers
Personal computers