(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Roofers
Job Description
Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
97
|
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials. |
96
|
Align roofing materials with edges of roofs. |
88
|
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight. |
88
|
Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces. |
88
|
Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles. |
87
|
Cut roofing paper to size using knives; and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials. |
85
|
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures. |
85
|
Clean and maintain equipment. |
82
|
Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs. |
76
|
Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust. |
74
|
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions. |
74
|
Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools. |
71
|
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs. |
65
|
Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles. |
60
|
Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms. |
58
|
Estimate roofing materials and labor required to complete jobs, and provide price quotes. |
57
|
Mop or pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof bases. |
57
|
Smooth rough spots to prepare surfaces for waterproofing, using hammers, chisels, or rubbing bricks. |
53
|
Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers. |
52
|
Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs. |
51
|
Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces. |
49
|
Glaze top layers to make a smooth finish or embed gravel in the bitumen for rough surfaces. |
41
|
Spray roofs, sidings, or walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures, using spray guns, air compressors, or heaters. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
75
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
62
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
61
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
60
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
54
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
54
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
53
|
Thinking Creatively
|
52
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
50
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
48
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
47
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
47
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
44
|
Processing Information
|
43
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
43
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
40
|
Getting Information
|
40
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
39
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
30
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
26
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
21
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
20
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
18
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
17
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
17
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
14
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
14
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Interacting With Computers
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