Roofer Helper onboarding at a glance

Week one covers orientation, safety and shadowing. Days 1–30 build vocabulary and supervised practice on core procedures; days 31–60 move to independent work with competency sign-offs; days 61–90 focus on full productivity, cross-training and a credential plan.

Before day one

Confirm start date, schedule, pay and supervisor in writing
Verify required credentials: Fall protection training, OSHA 10 (as applicable)
Prepare equipment and access: roofing shovels; pry bars; ladders; harnesses
Assign a buddy or preceptor
Enroll the new hire in Roofer Helper training so foundations are covered before or during week one

Week one: orient and protect

Workplace tour, emergency procedures and incident reporting
Always use fall protection
Hydrate in heat
Use ladders safely
Wear non-slip shoes
Shadow an experienced roofer helper through a full shift
Training modules 1–3: role foundations, a day on the job and essential vocabulary (15 terms)

Days 1–30: learn

Goal: perform core tasks safely under supervision.

Supervised practice: tie off on a roof
Supervised practice: do a fast, safe tear-off
Supervised practice: carry shingle bundles up a ladder
Training modules 4–7: duties, step-by-step tasks, tools and safety
30-day check-in: confidence, questions and early wins

Days 31–60: contribute

Goal: handle a regular workload independently.

Tear off old roofing: independently
Carry materials: independently
Load debris: independently
Clean up nails: independently
Competency sign-offs completed (see checklist below)
Training final knowledge check and certificate of completion
60-day check-in

Days 61–90: own

Goal: full productivity and a growth plan.

Meet productivity and quality targets for the role
Begin cross-training on a secondary task
Agree on a credential goal (for example, Fall protection training)
Discuss the career path: Helper → Roofer → Lead Roofer
90-day review

Competency checklist

Skill or task	Trained	Observed	Signed off
Tie Off on a Roof
Do a Fast, Safe Tear-Off
Carry Shingle Bundles Up a Ladder
Tear-off
Material handling
Underlayment
Ladder use

How to measure onboarding success

Weeks until the new hire works without close supervision
Recordable incidents and near-misses in the first 90 days
Rework caused by new-hire errors
Apprentice retention through year one

How Roofer Helper training maps to this plan

Introduction to the Roofer Helper Role
A Day on the Job
Essential Roofer Helper Vocabulary
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Common Tasks, Step by Step
Tools, Equipment and Technology
Safety, Compliance and Professional Standards
Skills Employers Look For
Launching Your Roofer Helper Career
Final Knowledge Check

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Roofer Helper Onboarding Plan (30-60-90 Days)