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Roofers

District Of Columbia

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Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

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Currently Employed: 27

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $12.01 - $23.06

Typical Annual Salary: $25,000 - $48,000

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Less than high school

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Align roofing materials with edges of roofs.
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
Estimate roofing materials and labor required to complete jobs, and provide price quotes.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
Spray roofs, sidings, or walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures, using spray guns, air compressors, or heaters.

tools & technology

Tools:

Blow torches
Hammers
Hatchets
Roof rippers
Shears

Technology:

Analytical or scientific software
Computer aided design CAD software
Data base user interface and query software
Project management software
Word processing software

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