According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight. | 87% |
| Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials. | 86% |
| Locate worn or torn areas in roofs. | 84% |
| Clean work areas and equipment. | 83% |
| Maintain tools and equipment. | 83% |
| Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials. | 83% |
| Remove old roofing materials. | 81% |
| Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed. | 80% |
| Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs. | 80% |
| Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement. | 78% |
| Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces. | 78% |
| Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails. | 78% |
| Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types. | 78% |
| Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs. | 77% |
| Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders. | 75% |
| Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material. | 72% |
| Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles. | 72% |
| Clear drains and downspouts and clean gutters. | 70% |
