How to become a helpers--roofer

Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Steps to get there

Most employers expect usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

What helpers--roofers do

• Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
• Clean work areas and equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
• Remove old roofing materials.
• Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Skills that matter most

• Active Listening
• Monitoring
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Mathematics

Is helpers--roofer a good career?

On the numbers, this job is close to the average across occupations. Median pay is 13% below the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

• Utah $72,860
• California $55,470
• Ohio $46,600
• Virginia $46,030
• Washington $44,520

Helpers--Roofers salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.