Helpers--Roofers

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Also known as:
Hot Tar Roofer Helper, Industrial Roofer Helper, Residential Roofer Helper, Roofer Assistant, Roofer Helper, Roofing Laborer, Shingles Roofer Helper, Slate Roofer Helper, Terra Cotta Roofer Helper

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SNAPSHOT

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

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	HIGH
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	LOW
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	HIGH
Communication with others	LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	HIGH

Daily tasks

Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.

Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.

Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.

Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.

Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.

Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

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.

Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction	Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

TOP SKILLS

Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.

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.

Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.