Careers in Roofing

Why You Should Consider a Career in Roofing

• Roofing is one of the most recession resilient trades!
• Roofs must be replaced or repaired regardless of the economy.
• Roofers can work year round, even in winter months.
• Roofers can work nationally and overseas.
• Math skills are not a necessity, as in many other building trades.
• New advances in roof technology have reduced physical requirement with mechanical tools.
• Roofers typically work Monday through Friday. In the busy months Saturday’s are used for a makeup
  day.
• The views are fantastic from the roof! Every roofer has a corner office with a view!

If You’re not a Union Roofer – Consider Becoming One

• Pension: Workers can currently retire in their mid 50’s, providing they have 30 years of service.
• Excellent health insurance; including vision and dental.
• Advancement opportunities: roofers, estimators, drivers, yard workers, mechanic and service positions.
• Journeyman roofers earn about $34 per hour.
• The apprentice school is free. Classes are held in the evenings.
• Roofers can freely move between contractors who have work.
• Roofers are paid/reimbursed for travel outside of the tr-county area.

Requirements

• Roofers must have transportation.
• Roofers must be able to pass a drug screening test.
• Roofers must be at least 18 years old.