Roofers Go Back to List Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
	Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
	Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
	Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
	Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
	Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
	Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
	Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
	Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
	Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.

Skills
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	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.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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.
	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.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	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.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	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.
	Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $70,971.00 $34.13  $22.92  $24.80 - $44.93  Bridgeport/Stamford $69,739.00 $33.53  $21.86  $24.58 - $42.15  Danbury $84,032.00 $40.41  $28.08  $29.95 - $47.90  Hartford $67,564.00 $32.48  $22.35  $24.03 - $43.64  New Haven $78,009.00 $37.50  $25.54  $29.28 - $44.93  Waterbury $65,840.00 $31.65  $22.34  $24.17 - $41.06

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   80   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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