No experience necessary! You can learn on the job. If you like working outside and being part of a team, you can work on a roof.
As an apprentice, you typically will work under the supervision of a skilled crew member and perform various tasks, such as laying materials, installing roof systems and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Apprentices gain hands-on experience and may study building regulations, safety codes and various roofing techniques.
With some roofing experience, you can become a service technician who troubleshoots and repairs problems on roofs. If you like a flexible schedule, this could be a good fit for you!
After a few years on roofs, your career can advance to roof mechanic/journeyman where you will begin your leadership role.
Foremen are natural leaders with prior construction or roofing experience. You will need to have a valid driver’s license and OSHA 10-hour card.
A sheet-metal mechanic, often called a sheet-metal roofing installer or architectural sheet-metal installer, fabricates, assembles and installs various metal components on roofs. This role involves interpreting blueprints; selecting appropriate metals (like copper, steel or aluminum); and using tools to cut, shape and secure metal for applications such as flashing, gutters, copings and standing-seam roof systems.
Superintendents have strong people skills, leadership skills and problem-solving skills. They also have experience leading roofing crews.
