Pre-Apprentice Roofer (Roofer Helper)

** [For "Unload materials and tools from work trucks” and “Move rock, gravel or ballast pavers for roof installation”] - Both of these duties are to be performed manually by hand and with basic tools such as wheel barrows, carts and other hand tools. ** Remove old roofing materials Clean work areas and equipment Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials Unload materials and tools from work trucks Unroll roofing and fasten as directed by trained workers Lay and fasten insulation as directed by trained workers Attach framing material to building framework to allow fastening of roofing materials Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashing, and surfaces Maintain tools and equipment Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles Move rock, gravel or ballast pavers for roof installation Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight All work to be under direction of train