Roofing Laborer

Workers assist with jobsite setup by unloading and staging shingles, underlayment, tools, and safety equipment; placing tarps and protective coverings; and setting up ladders, ladder stabilizers, roof brackets, and fall-protection systems. Workers help with tear-off by removing existing shingles, tiles, metal panels, underlayment, flashings, vents, and other components using roofing tear-off shovels, pry bars, nail pullers, hammers, and utility knives. Workers gather debris into dumpsters or containers and keep work areas clean using brooms, shovels, and magnetic nail sweepers. Workers assist with roof deck preparation by helping remove damaged sheathing, handing materials to experienced roofers, and installing replacement decking as directed. Workers help apply underlayment, ice-and-water barrier, and synthetic moisture protection by rolling out materials, cutting them to size with utility knives, aligning them to chalk lines, and fastening with cap nails or nail guns under supervision. During installation of shingles, tiles, or metal roofing systems, workers carry bundles or panels to the roof, stage materials, hand shingles, fasteners, and components to roofers, and assist with layout of starter strips and courses. Workers use tape measures, chalk lines, roofing nail guns, hammers, screw guns, and impact drivers as directed to support correct exposure, straight lines, and required fastening patterns per manufacturer specifications. Workers also assist with installation