Job description template

Roofer Job Description Template

A copy-ready roofer job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows roofers earn a median of $55,440 ($26.65/hour); the middle 50% earn $46,260–$65,390.

Job title

Roofer

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable roofer to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will tear off old roofing and inspect the roof deck, replace damaged sheathing and install underlayment and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Tear off old roofing and inspect the roof deck
  • Replace damaged sheathing and install underlayment
  • Install flashing around chimneys, vents and valleys
  • Lay shingles, metal panels, tile or membrane roofing
  • Seal seams and penetrations to prevent leaks
  • Set up and use fall protection systems
  • Clean up the site and haul away debris
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • No formal educational credential
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of shingle and membrane installation and flashing and leak prevention
  • Teamwork and work ethic
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction
  • Fall protection training
  • Manufacturer installer certifications
  • Experience with pneumatic roofing nailers

Skills

  • Fall protection setup
  • Roof measurement in squares
  • Tear-off and deck repair
  • Power nailer and torch safety
  • Comfort with heights
  • Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Roofers work outdoors on residential and commercial roofs in heat, cold and wind. The job involves climbing, kneeling, lifting bundles and working at heights. Hot-asphalt and torch-applied systems add burn hazards. Most roofers work full-time, with long days during the busy season and less work in rain or freezing weather. Storm damage can bring overtime.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a roofer job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Roofer” is the clearest; alternates include Roofing Installer, Commercial Roofer, Shingler.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a roofer so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Roofer training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Roofer hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

Team pricing