Roofing Laborer

Job description

Assist roofers in covering roofs of residential structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. Duties include:

• Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
• Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
• Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new 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.
• Remove old roofing materials.
• Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
• Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
• Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.
• Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.
• Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
• 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.
• Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters.