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Helper--Roofer

  • Ideal for hands-on work and supporting skilled roofers on-site.
  • Ensure roofs are watertight, protecting homes from the elements.
  • Discover and repair roof damage, keeping structures safe and sound.
💰 Earn $42K-$58K
📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED
⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING
📈 5.6% JOB GROWTH
Helper--Roofer
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What You’ll Do

Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

  • Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
  • 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.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

500 Annually

Median Earnings

$50,560 in California
$38,620 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Operations Monitoring

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Job security
  • Personal relationships

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Helper--Roofer

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