Roofer and Waterproofers
Roofers specialize in putting roofs on buildings and other structures to make them waterproof and weatherproof. They apply shingles, tile, slate, torch-down, single-ply and composition roofs. They use modern equipment to handle their materials, thereby lessening the physical exertion that was formerly required. Roofers are also called upon to waterproof and damp-proof walls and other building surfaces.
Working Conditions
With the exception of waterproofing of some walls, the roofers work outdoors in all kinds of weather and only shut down operations when the weather becomes too severe. Most of the time they work on the top of buildings installing roofing materials. In their work, they do a great deal of climbing, kneeling, standing and walking.
Interest and Temperament
Roofers must have no fear of height, have a good sense of balance and a better-than-average sense of safety for themselves and their co-workers. Persons wishing to enter this type of work should enjoy working with their hands and accept working outside, sometimes under unpleasant weather conditions.
General Qualifications
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Must be 18 years of age
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Must have and produce a valid driver’s license
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Must have/own a reliable car
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Must be physically fit to perform work
Educational Background Recommended
General math and Blueprint reading.
Admission Requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee
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Personal interview
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Must have 300 hours experience with an approved employer or completion of one these programs: Pre-apprenticeship UCIP-ASAP or Helmets to Hard Hats.
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Must have and produce a high school diploma or GED certificate to graduate
Terms of Apprenticeship Training
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Length of indentureship - 3 years and 3,600 hours as a registered apprentice
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Minimum hours of related classroom instruction - 144 each year
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Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee and assigned to a roofing contractor
Related Job Opportunities
Roofers may advance to supervisor or estimator or become contractors themselves.
Application and Information
Roofers' Joint
Apprenticeship Committee
1651 East 24 Street,
Telephone: (216) 781-4844 Fax: (216) 781-7663