Helpers--Roofers

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

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

Helpers--Roofers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Trunk Strength, Gross Body Equilibrium, Static Strength, and Extent Flexibility. Helpers--Roofers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Building and Construction, and Education and Training and are skilled at Coordination and Complex Problem Solving.

Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Thinking Creatively

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Controlling Machines and Processes

Handling and Moving Objects

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Analyzing Data or Information

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Performing General Physical Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Scheduling Work and Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Documenting/Recording Information

Performing Administrative Activities

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Processing Information

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Interacting With Computers

Training and Teaching Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Coaching and Developing Others

Getting Information

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Developing and Building Teams

Staffing Organizational Units

Selling or Influencing Others

Abilities

Trunk Strength

Gross Body Equilibrium

Static Strength

Extent Flexibility

Stamina

Dynamic Strength

Manual Dexterity

Finger Dexterity

Flexibility of Closure

Gross Body Coordination

Auditory Attention

Visualization

Problem Sensitivity

Reaction Time

Multilimb Coordination

Far Vision

Oral Comprehension

Depth Perception

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Control Precision

Near Vision

Perceptual Speed

Speech Recognition

Written Comprehension

Speed of Limb Movement

Glare Sensitivity

Category Flexibility

Oral Expression

Selective Attention

Deductive Reasoning

Wrist-Finger Speed

Inductive Reasoning

Spatial Orientation

Information Ordering

Response Orientation

Hearing Sensitivity

Speech Clarity

Fluency of Ideas

Rate Control

Visual Color Discrimination

Time Sharing

Speed of Closure

Written Expression

Sound Localization

Memorization

Mathematical Reasoning

Originality

Number Facility

Peripheral Vision

Night Vision

Explosive Strength

Dynamic Flexibility

Interests

Realistic

Conventional

Investigative

Social

Enterprising

Artistic

Knowledge

Mathematics

Building and Construction

Education and Training

Customer and Personal Service

Public Safety and Security

Mechanical

Administration and Management

Transportation

Psychology

Chemistry

Medicine and Dentistry

English Language

Foreign Language

Design

Sales and Marketing

Philosophy and Theology

Personnel and Human Resources

Engineering and Technology

Physics

Clerical

Therapy and Counseling

Communications and Media

Economics and Accounting

Telecommunications

Production and Processing

Sociology and Anthropology

Law and Government

Geography

Computers and Electronics

Wages

Washington

$38,130

Oregon

$35,300

Minnesota

$33,780

Missouri

$29,400

Wisconsin

$28,280

New Jersey

$28,270

California

$28,210

Maine

$27,390

Massachusetts

$26,710

Colorado

$26,620

North Dakota

$26,610

Ohio

$26,000

Connecticut

$25,870

Michigan

$25,790

Kentucky

$25,070

Utah

$24,380

New Mexico

$24,190

Illinois

$24,070

Florida

$23,920

Nevada

$23,730

Pennsylvania

$23,480

Iowa

$23,020

Tennessee

$22,990

Texas

$22,910

New York

$22,840

Georgia

$22,680

Maryland

$22,450

Virginia

$22,040

Arizona

$21,870

Indiana

$21,730

Arkansas

$21,640

South Carolina

$21,520

South Dakota

$21,270

North Carolina

$21,210

Kansas

$20,020

West Virginia

$19,960

Mississippi

$19,850

Nebraska

$19,480

Idaho

$19,370

Alabama

$19,100

Louisiana

$18,900

Oklahoma

$18,010

Skills

Coordination

Complex Problem Solving

Quality Control Analysis

Time Management

Monitoring

Active Listening

Equipment Maintenance

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Troubleshooting

Equipment Selection

Critical Thinking

Management of Personnel Resources

Learning Strategies

Active Learning

Operation and Control

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Writing

Instructing

Systems Analysis

Speaking

Operation Monitoring

Repairing

Persuasion

Systems Evaluation

Mathematics

Negotiation

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Installation

Technology Design

Programming

Work Values

Relationships

Support

Working Conditions

Achievement

Recognition

Independence

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Self Control

Adaptability/Flexibility

Persistence

Cooperation

Stress Tolerance

Achievement/Effort

Integrity

Initiative

Leadership

Independence

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Analytical Thinking

Innovation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Standing

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Face-to-Face Discussions

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Work With Work Group or Team

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Spend Time Walking and Running

Coordinate or Lead Others

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Consequence of Error

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Contact With Others

Physical Proximity

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Level of Competition

Freedom to Make Decisions

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Time Pressure

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Deal With External Customers

Outdoors, Under Cover

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Degree of Automation

Frequency of Decision Making

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Telephone

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Public Speaking

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Duration of Typical Work Week

Letters and Memos

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Electronic Mail

Spend Time Sitting

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Work Schedules

Exposed to Disease or Infections

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Every day-

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Time Pressure

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Letters and Memos

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Electronic Mail

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Frequency of Conflict Situations

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Sitting

Electronic Mail

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Telephone

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Time Pressure

Public Speaking

Exposed to Radiation

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Face-to-Face Discussions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Spend Time Walking and Running

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Outdoors, Under Cover

Public Speaking

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Electronic Mail

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Time Pressure

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Contaminants

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Telephone

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Letters and Memos

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Telephone

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Contaminants

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Frequency of Decision Making

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Face-to-Face Discussions

Time Pressure

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Under Cover

Letters and Memos

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to High Places

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Letters and Memos

Public Speaking

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Electronic Mail

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Time Pressure

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Face-to-Face Discussions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Contaminants

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.

Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

Clean work areas and equipment.

Maintain tools and equipment.

Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.

Remove old roofing materials.

Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.

Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.

Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.

Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.

Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.

Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.

Clear drains and downspouts; and clean gutters.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Clean work areas and equipment.

Maintain tools and equipment.

Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.

Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.

Remove old roofing materials.

Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.

Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Clear drains and downspouts; and clean gutters.

Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.

Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.

Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.

Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.

Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain tools and equipment.

Clean work areas and equipment.

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.

Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.

Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.

Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.

Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

Remove old roofing materials.

Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.

Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.

Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Clear drains and downspouts; and clean gutters.

Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.

Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.

Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.

Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.

Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.

Clean work areas and equipment.

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.

Maintain tools and equipment.

Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.

Remove old roofing materials.

Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.

Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.

Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.

Clear drains and downspouts; and clean gutters.

Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.

Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.

Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.

Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-