Helpers--Roofers

• 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.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Helpers--Roofers.

• 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.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• 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.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Helpers--Roofers.