Become A Roofer Apprentice
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Working As A Roofer Apprentice
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Deal with People
Outdoors/walking/standing
$27,790
Average Salary
What Does A Roofer Apprentice Do At Tradesmen International, Inc.
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How To Become A Roofer Apprentice
Construction laborers and helpers learn their trade through on-the-job training (OJT). The length of training depends on the employer and the specialization. Formal education is not typically required.
EducationAlthough formal education is not typically required, high school classes in mathematics, blueprint reading, welding, and other vocational subjects can be helpful.
To receive further education, some workers attend a trade school or community college.
TrainingConstruction laborers and helpers learn through OJT after being hired by a construction contractor. Workers typically gain experience by performing tasks under the guidance of experienced workers.
Although the majority of construction laborers and helpers learn by assisting experienced workers, some construction laborers opt for apprenticeship programs. Programs generally include 2 to 4 years of technical instruction and OJT. The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) requires a minimum of 4,000 hours of OJT, accompanied by 300 hours of related instruction in such areas as signaling, blueprint reading, using proper tools and equipment, and following health and safety procedures. The remainder of the curriculum consists of specialized training in one of these eight areas:
- Building construction
- Demolition and deconstruction
- Environmental remediation
- Road and utility construction
- Tunneling
- Masonry
- Landscaping
- Pipeline construction
Several groups, including unions and contractor associations, sponsor apprenticeship programs, which usually have only a basic age qualification—age 18 or older—for entrance. Apprentices must obtain a high school diploma or equivalent before completing their apprenticeship. Some apprenticeship programs have preferred entry for veterans.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsLaborers who remove hazardous materials (hazmat) must meet the federal and state requirements for hazardous materials removal workers.
Depending on the work they do, laborers may need specific certifications, which may be attained through LIUNA. Rigging and scaffold building are commonly attained certifications. Certification can help workers prove that they have the knowledge to perform more complex tasks.
AdvancementThrough experience and training, construction laborers and helpers can advance into positions that involve more complex tasks. For example, laborers may earn certifications in welding, erecting scaffolding, or finishing concrete, and then spend more time performing those activities. Similarly, helpers sometimes move into construction craft occupations after gaining experience in the field. For example, experience as an electrician’s helper may lead to becoming an apprentice electrician.
Important QualitiesColor vision. Construction laborers and helpers may need to be able to distinguish colors to do their job. For example, an electrician’s helper must be able to distinguish different colors of wire to help the lead electrician.
Math skills. Construction laborers and some helpers need to perform basic math calculations while measuring on jobsites or assisting a surveying crew.
Mechanical skills. Construction laborers are frequently required to operate and maintain equipment, such as jackhammers.
Physical stamina. Construction laborers and helpers must have the endurance to perform strenuous tasks throughout the day. Highway laborers, for example, spend hours on their feet—often in hot temperatures—with few breaks.
Physical strength. Construction laborers and helpers must often lift heavy materials or equipment. For example, cement mason helpers must move cinder blocks, which typically weigh more than 40 pounds each.
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Roofer Apprentice jobs
Roofer Apprentice Typical Career Paths
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Roofing Contractor 3.9 years
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Roof Mechanic 3.6 years
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Roofer 2.4 years
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Commercial Roofer 2.4 years
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Roofing Technician 2.4 years
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Roofer Apprentice 2.0 years
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Roofer Helper 1.7 years
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Roofer Assistant 1.5 years
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Cashier 12.8%
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Apprentice 8.8%
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Machine Operator 8.0%
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Forklift Operator 6.4%
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Delivery Driver 5.6%
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Sales Associate 5.6%
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Warehouse Worker 4.8%
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Warehouse Associate 4.0%
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Cook 4.0%
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Helper 4.0%
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Press Operator 4.0%
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Roofer 4.0%
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Production Worker 4.0%
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Assistant Manager 4.0%
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Handyman 3.2%
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Electrician Helper 3.2%
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Roofer 8.6%
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Cashier 7.8%
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Assistant Manager 7.0%
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Journeyman 6.3%
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Machine Operator 5.5%
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Forklift Operator 5.5%
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Material Handler 4.7%
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Driver 3.9%
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Sales Associate 3.9%
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Carpenter 3.9%
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Cook 3.9%
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Manager 3.9%
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Operator 3.9%
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Landscape Labour 3.9%
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Mover 3.9%
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Delivery Driver 3.1%
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Prep Cook 3.1%
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Specialist 3.1%
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Roofer Apprentice Demographics
Gender
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Male
92.2% -
Female
6.3% -
Unknown
1.4%
Ethnicity
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White
81.3% -
Hispanic or Latino
12.3% -
Asian
4.8% -
Unknown
1.2% -
Black or African American
0.5%
Languages Spoken
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Spanish
100.0%
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Roofer Apprentice Education
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Humboldt State University
7.7% -
Onondaga Community College
7.7% -
Santa Rosa Junior College
7.7% -
Lake Superior College
7.7% -
Community College of Rhode Island
7.7% -
University of Illinois University Administration
7.7% -
Blades School of Hair Design
3.8% -
Saint Louis Community College
3.8% -
Brown University
3.8% -
Eastern Michigan University
3.8% -
Northland Pioneer College
3.8% -
Pima Community College
3.8% -
Daytona State College
3.8% -
TESST College of Technology - Alexandria
3.8% -
University of North Georgia
3.8% -
Northwestern College
3.8% -
Arizona State University
3.8% -
University of South Florida
3.8% -
Western Nevada College
3.8% -
Itasca Community College
3.8% -
Business 15.1%
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Criminal Justice 9.3%
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Liberal Arts 8.1%
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Computer Science 7.0%
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Marketing 4.7%
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Elementary Education 4.7%
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General Studies 4.7%
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Culinary Arts 3.5%
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Biology 3.5%
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Kinesiology 3.5%
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Law 2.3%
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Other
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Bachelors
18.2% -
Associate
13.9% -
Certificate
10.9% -
Masters
2.9% -
License
0.7% -
Diploma
0.7% -
Doctorate
0.7%
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Degrees
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Real Roofer Apprentice Salaries
Job Title
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Company
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Location
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Start Date
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Salary
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| Industrial Roofing Apprentice | Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. | Wheeling, WV | Apr 01, 2016 | $28,550 |
| Roofer Apprentice | TCC Contractors, Inc. DBA TCC Roofing Contractors | CO | Apr 01, 2012 | $23,082 |
| Roofer Apprentice | Jay Parker Any Length Construction | AL | Apr 01, 2012 | $22,080 |
| Roofer Apprentice | Etheridge Roofing, Inc. | NC | Mar 01, 2012 | $18,136 |
| Roofing Apprentice | Navarro Roofing Corp. | Carson, CA | Apr 11, 2015 | $17,722 |
| Roofer Apprentice | Haeber Roofing Company | TX | Apr 01, 2012 | $17,635 |
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Top Skills for A Roofer Apprentice
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Top Roofer Apprentice Skills
- Safety Equipment
- New Roof
- Clean Job Site
- Preform tasks for new roofing construction and repairs to current locations for metal panels, shingles and rubber roofs
- help keep a clean job site.
- Repaired roofs (whitecap, TPO roofs, and metal) also did tear offs and re roofed.
- Performed duties such as tearing off old roofs, patching over existing, repairing sub roofing, putting on new roofs.
- Assist Journeyman Roofers in the tear off, removal, and application of commercial grade roofs.
Top Roofer Apprentice Employers
Bay Construction Services
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
Eller and Sons Construction, Inc.
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