How to hire a commercial roofer

How to hire a commercial roofer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step commercial roofer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a commercial roofer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new commercial roofer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The commercial roofer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a commercial roofer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a commercial roofer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of commercial roofer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Commercial Roofer	Description	Hourly rate
   Commercial Roofer	Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal.	$13-24
   Roofer	Roofers or roof mechanics are also known as tradesperson specializing in roof construction and maintenance. They typically install, repair, and replace the roofs of houses or buildings using different materials such as metal and bitumen... Show more	$13-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Roofing
   • Asphalt
   • PVC
   • TPO
   • Roof Systems
   • OSHA
   • BUR
   • EPDM
   • Hand Tools
   • Ladders
   • Scaffolding
   • Repair Procedures
   • Shingles
   • Tape Measure

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Work as an apprentice roofer on a low-slope commercial crew applying several different types of EPDM, PVC and TPO membranes.
   • Experience include EPDM, mop-down and TPO systems.
   • Perform installation and repair of PVC and vinyl type flat roofs of commercial buildings ..
   • Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or relate materials.
   • Train in TPO heat welding.
   • Construct residential roofs using shingles.

   More commercial roofer duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your commercial roofer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A commercial roofer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, commercial roofers' average salary in wyoming is 54% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level commercial roofers earn 43% less than senior-level commercial roofers.
   • Certifications. A commercial roofer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a commercial roofer's salary.

   Average commercial roofer salary

   $39,120yearly

   $18.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level commercial roofer salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

   Average commercial roofer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$51,256	$25
   2	Minnesota	$49,062	$24
   3	Missouri	$47,335	$23
   4	New York	$43,774	$21
   5	Oregon	$43,665	$21
   6	Virginia	$42,975	$21
   7	Ohio	$42,724	$21
   8	Michigan	$38,966	$19
   9	Georgia	$38,631	$19
   10	Arizona	$38,585	$19
   11	Maine	$38,084	$18
   12	Iowa	$37,861	$18
   13	Colorado	$37,508	$18
   14	Utah	$37,373	$18
   15	West Virginia	$37,156	$18
   16	North Carolina	$36,541	$18
   17	Puerto Rico	$36,033	$17
   18	Florida	$35,502	$17
   19	Texas	$35,027	$17
   20	Tennessee	$34,211	$16

   Average commercial roofer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Western Construction	$43,782	$21.05	7
   2	GPAC	$41,334	$19.87
   3	Tradesmen International	$40,515	$19.48	217
   4	CyberCoders	$40,182	$19.32
   5	CentiMark	$40,106	$19.28	305
   6	Nations Roof	$38,750	$18.63	44
   7	Baker Roofing	$38,385	$18.45	69
   8	North American Roofing	$38,331	$18.43	4
   9	Flynn	$38,263	$18.40	42
   10	Simon Roofing	$38,136	$18.33	2
   11	Highland	$37,784	$18.17	4
   12	Boone Brothers Roofing	$37,451	$18.01	3
   13	Restoration Builders	$37,043	$17.81
   14	Tecta Holdings, Inc.	$37,022	$17.80	64
   15	D. C. Taylor Co.	$36,498	$17.55	3
   16	Aerotek	$33,941	$16.32	272
   17	Elwood Staffing	$32,362	$15.56
   18	PeopleReady	$32,327	$15.54	74

4. Writing a commercial roofer job description

   A commercial roofer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a commercial roofer job description:

   Commercial roofer job description example

   Job DescriptionCommercial Roofing Sales We are looking for a Commercial Roofing Service Sales Representative to provide support to develop service sales at local, national account locations coupled with the continued development of reoccurring service revenue sources for our Roof Care Unit. This person will serve as a technical roofing resource to clients, offer solutions based recommendations on company owned and leased properties and grow the local client base.
   
   We are one of the largest commercial roofing contractors in the nation with locations in metro areas across the U.S. Our projects range in scope from large-scale new construction to complete tear-offs, re-roofing and renovations of existing building exteriors, and on-going roof maintenance, inspection and repairs of all major commercial roof systems.
   
   If you are a Commercial Roofing Sales with experience, please read on!What You Will Be Doing-Maximize market potential by acquiring local and regional customers while servicing national clients.
   
   -Conduct site visits and provide analysis of existing, BUR, Modified Bitumen, EPDM, TPO, PVC, metal roof and steep slope systems.
   
   -Investigate and diagnose leak source to determine needed roof repairs and life cycle extension solutions.
   
   -By acting as their roofing resource, the technical sales representative will provide alternatives, recommendations and budget pricing - repair, restoration and replacement options depending on a number of factors.
   
   -Follow up with National Account sales team as well as local clients to review proposals and necessary suggested repairs in order to close sales opportunities.
   -Provide technical expertise and cultivate relationships with local and national customers.
   -Utilize database of completed projects and existing customers; to establish a local presence with national and local locations to provide roof inspections and other services.
   -Establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on prospects.
   -Communicate effectively with regional and local management teams.
   -Other projects and duties as assigned by Manager.What You Need for this Position-2-3 years commercial construction and technical service sales experience (roofing experience preferred but not required)
   -Basic working knowledge of computer programs and phone software applications
   -Organized person and enjoys working outside
   -Lift and climb up and down a 30 ft+ ladder and many flights of stairs
   -Capable of receiving instructions and clearly explain problems and solutions to customers
   -Abide by all job-site safety requirements, including PPE, and fall protection
   -Must be team orientated and be willing to perform based on the companys Core Values
   -A valid drivers license and insurable driving record So, if you are a Commercial Roofing Sales with experience, please apply today! - Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
   
   CyberCoders, Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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5. Post your job

   To find commercial roofers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any commercial roofers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level commercial roofers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your commercial roofer job on Zippia to find and attract quality commercial roofer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting commercial roofers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new commercial roofer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the commercial roofer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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