Also called: Roofer's Helper, Roofing Laborer, Roofing Ground Crew
Helps roofers by hauling shingles and tools up to the roof, tearing off old roofing, and cleaning up the site.
You carry bundles of shingles up a ladder or run the hoist, rip off old roofing with a shovel, and sweep loose nails with a magnet. By late afternoon the new roof is on and you load the dumpster.
BLS OEWS May 2025 (10th / median / 90th percentile).
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No experience needed; roofing companies train helpers on the job, with OSHA 10 and fall protection training. You must be 18 to work on roofs.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years). BLS projects little or no change (-0.1%), 2025-35; about 6,100 jobs.
Low risk for 10 years. Drones measure roofs and apps write estimates, but hauling shingles and tearing off old roofs stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to local roofing contractors, or search Indeed for roofer helper or roofing laborer jobs
Classes: Construction trades CTE class, Weight training, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-3016.
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