How to hire a metal roofer

How to hire a metal roofer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step metal 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 metal roofer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new metal roofer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the metal roofer you need to hire. Certain metal roofer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A metal roofer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, metal roofers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Metal Roofer	Description	Hourly rate
   Metal Roofer	Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal.	$14-25
   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
   Commercial Roofer	Commercial roofers work on various materials like metal, wood, shingles, tiles, steel, etc. They inspect the roof of properties to know the best replacement or repair procedure to fix them... Show more	$13-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Roofing
   • OSHA
   • Tape Measure
   • Scaffolding
   • Asphalt
   • TPO
   • Repair Procedures
   • Shingles
   • Caulking

   Responsibilities:

   • Cover roofs with shingles and aluminum.
   • Assist in caulking joints to properly seal them.
   • Install metal roofing panels and make custom roof and guttering pieces in the shop.
   • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and multiple electric and air compress tools following OSHA safety procedures.
   • Work on commercial roofs TPO, rubber, tear off cut and run installation, flashing, patch and glue down membrane
   • Used tools such as blow torches, hammers, roof rippers, shears and tin snips.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, metal roofers' average salary in wyoming is 56% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level metal roofers earn 42% less than senior-level metal roofers.
   • Certifications. A metal 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 metal roofer's salary.

   Average metal roofer salary

   $41,130yearly

   $19.77 hourly rate

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   Entry-level metal roofer salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a metal roofer job description

   A good metal roofer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a metal roofer job description:

   Metal roofer job description example

   Company Information
   
   A-Lert Roofing Systems, a division of Centurion Industries, Inc.,specializes in the installation of both onsite and factory manufactured standing seam metal roofs. A-Lert Roof Systems sells primarily to customers in the educational, institutional, military and governmental sectors. A-Lert provides the unique concept of supplying and installing red iron steel framing and standing seam metal roofs with a single source responsibility, making it one of the very few turnkey retrofit roofing companies in the United States.
   
   At A-Lert, we believe our employees are our greatest business asset, and we work hard to help them develop to be their best, to recognize them for their talents, and to provide opportunities to advance their construction career.
   
   Job Summary
   
   + Assist job Foreman in their daily tasks and duties to help complete jobs on time and within budget.
   
   + Measure, cut, bend, set, screw down, tighten, and connect material and other components during various stages of the completion process.
   
   + Utilize tools such as, Tape Measure, Impact Drills, Aviation Snips, Ropes, Safety Anchors, Lanyards, Rivet Drivers, Hand seamers, Mechanical seamers, and other basic construction tools to accomplish each project.
   
   + Lay Metal Panels across Red Iron (Red Oxide) metal framing by connecting clips.
   
   + Measure, cut, set, and anchor framing at various heights and distances to ensure structural integrity in accordance with Engineering design and Blue Prints (CAD Drawings)
   
   + Ensure work is being done efficiently with a safety first mentality.
   
   + Keep work area and job site clean and orderly as possible to prevent injuries, fatalities, or other safety related incidents.
   
   + Look and perform professionally at all times
   
   + Communicate well with Foreman, Site Superintendent and others you may come into contact with on the job site.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   + Able to lift weight in excess of 40lbs without assistance, but not to exceed 60lbs.
   
   + Able to withstand prolonged exposure to temperatures in excess of 110 degrees.
   
   + Able to stand for long periods of time, bend over, kneel, and be in unnatural positions for extended periods of time.
   
   + Able to dawn all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Hard hat, safety glasses (ANSI Z-87 rating only), steel toe boots, cut resistant hand protection, full body harness, face shields, and hearing protection when necessary.
   
   + Able to learn, work as part of a team, and be dependable each day to accomplish the tasks required of you.
   
   + Able to climb and descend ladders, scaffolding, and other working platforms
   
   + Able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random drug tests throughout career.
   
   + Must be able to pass a background check.
   
   + Authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
   
   + Be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time.
   
   Pay & Benefits
   
   + Pay commensurate with experience
   
   + Comprehensive Group Medical, Rx, Dental, & Vision Coverage
   
   + Paid Life/AD&D
   
   + Short Term & Long Term Disability
   
   + 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
   
   + PTO
   
   + Paid Holidays
   
   + Flexible Healthcare & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Spending Plans
   
   + Years of Service Awards
   
   + Education Assistance/Professional development Program
   
   + Per diem is authorized at work site locations outside of the 50 mile radius of A-Lert Roof Systems Headquarters office in New Braunfels, TX. Exception: Employees whose home of record is outside of the 50 mile radius and required to work within the 50 mile radius of New Braunfels, TX will be authorized Per Diem. Per Diem is a non-taxable payment given to the employee to supplement travel expenses to reduce out of pocket expenses for the employee. It is to cover the employee's daily hotel/motel costs and food.

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5. Post your job

   To find metal 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 metal roofers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level metal 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 metal roofer job on Zippia to find and attract quality metal roofer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting metal 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 metal roofer

   Once you've found the metal roofer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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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