# Helpers--Roofers

> Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 47-3016.00
- **Summary:** Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

## Aliases

- Roofer Helper
- Commercial Roofing Helper
- Commercial Roofing Laborer
- Hot Tar Roofer Helper
- Industrial Roofer Helper
- Residential Roofer Helper
- Roofer Apprentice
- Roofer Assistant
- Roofing Helper
- Rooftop Loader
- Shingles Roofer Helper
- Slate Roofer Helper

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Locate worn or torn areas in roofs. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Clean work areas and equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Maintain tools and equipment. | Core | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Remove old roofing materials. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.a |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. | 4.A.1.b.2.f |
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Locate equipment or materials in need of repair or replacement. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Clean work sites. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | 4.A.3.b.5.a |
| Install roofing materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Load or unload materials used in construction or extraction. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | 4.A.3.a.2.a |
| Apply sealants or other protective coatings. | 4.A.3.a.2.ag |
| Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces. | 4.A.3.a.1.g |
| Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.a |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Building and Construction | knowledge | 3.85 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.75 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 3.62 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.5 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.5 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | ability | 3.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 3.39 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.38 |
| Transportation | knowledge | 3.29 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.28 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.25 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3.12 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.12 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.01 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3 |
| Stamina | ability | 3 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 3 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.88 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 2.88 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | ability | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AppliCad Roof Wizard | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| DigiTools Roof CAD | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |
| Energy cost evaluation software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Exele TopView | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Humidity and vapor drive calculation software | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Insight Direct ServiceCEO | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Maintenance record software | Project management software | no | no |
| Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Roofing Calculator | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| RoofLogic | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Wintac Pro | Data base user interface and query software | no | no |
| Ziatek RoofDraw | Computer aided design CAD software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.68 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.57 |
| Exposed to High Places | 4.51 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.5 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.35 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.33 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.14 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 3.98 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.95 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.94 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.94 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.93 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.89 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.84 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.76 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.66 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.6 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.55 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.53 |
| Contact With Others | 3.5 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 3.5 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.47 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.32 |
| Level of Competition | 3.25 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.21 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.17 |
| Time Pressure | 3.1 |
| Exposed to Radiation | 3.02 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 3.02 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.01 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.97 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.93 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.93 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.86 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 2.85 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.85 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 2.79 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.75 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.7 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 2.7 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 32.7 |
| Post-Doctoral Training | 16.01 |
| Some College Courses | 7.91 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.95 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.53 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.61 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.67 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 2.18 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.11 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.96 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 1.57 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.56 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.5 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.41 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.26 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 1.16 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 1.15 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | specific_interest_area | 1.15 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47-2181.00 | role-47-2181-00 | Roofers | Primary-Short |
| 47-3014.00 | role-47-3014-00 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | Primary-Short |
| 47-3015.00 | role-47-3015-00 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Primary-Short |
| 47-3011.00 | role-47-3011-00 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | Primary-Short |
| 47-3012.00 | role-47-3012-00 | Helpers--Carpenters | Primary-Short |
| 47-2161.00 | role-47-2161-00 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Primary-Long |
| 47-2131.00 | role-47-2131-00 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Primary-Long |
| 47-3013.00 | role-47-3013-00 | Helpers--Electricians | Primary-Long |
| 47-2081.00 | role-47-2081-00 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2031.00 | role-47-2031-00 | Carpenters | Primary-Long |
| 47-2141.00 | role-47-2141-00 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Supplemental |
| 49-9098.00 | role-49-9098-00 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Construction | construction |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 40590
- **Mean Wage:** 42070
- **Pct10Wage:** 27780
- **Pct25Wage:** 34800
- **Pct75Wage:** 47570
- **Pct90Wage:** 55310
- **Employment:** 5170
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 5080 | 40590 | 18.65 |
| 238160 | 238160 | Roofing Contractors | National industry | 4890 | 40590 | 586.84 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 42670 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 238160 | 238160 | Roofing Contractors | National industry | 4890 | 586.84 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 5080 | 18.65 |
- **Count:** 3

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.72 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.89822 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.963525 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.667881 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 2
- **Percentile:** 0
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 2 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.89822 | 1 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.010366999563014354 | 2 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.72
- **Percentile:** 59
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 5.7
- **Growth Percentile:** 79
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.6
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 9
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 5.2
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 5.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 18
- **Skills:** 32
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 12
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** fadabb90e5f3d5bb