Roof Installer

Job Title

Roof Installer

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Install Team Lead

A roof install technician, also known as a roofer or roofing contractor, is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials such as shingles, metal panels, or tiles. The role is physically demanding and requires a strong understanding of safety protocols and building codes.

• Removing old or damaged roofing systems and debris from the worksite.
• Installing new roofing materials, including vapor barriers, insulation, ventilation, shingles, asphalt, metal, or other specific systems, to ensure the roof is weatherproof.
• Cutting and shaping materials to fit around obstacles such as chimneys, vents, and walls.
• Sealing joints, nail heads, and other potential leak points with roofing cement or caulk.
• Setting up and dismantling scaffolding, ladders, and hoisting equipment safely.
• Following all safety protocols and local building codes and regulations.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and any issues encountered.

• Tool proficiency: experience using hand and power tools such as hammers, nail guns, roofing shovels, and tin snips.
• Attention to detail: meticulousness is essential to align materials correctly and ensure the roof is properly sealed.
• Basic math skills needed to measure and calculate the size of the roof and material quantities.
• Experience and training: most learn on the job or through an apprenticeship program; no formal education typically required.
• Valid driver’s license, often with a clean driving record.
• Physical dexterity and fitness.

• OSHA 10‑hour card
• Valid driver’s license (often with a clean driving record)

The physical demands of this job include lifting heavy materials (often 50 pounds or more) and enduring bending, kneeling, and standing for long periods, often in extreme weather conditions.

Work at heights, manual dexterity, and teamwork are required.

Working on steep slopes and at great heights, with exposure to weather and hazardous materials. The environment requires physical strength, stamina, balance, and precision.