O*NET-SOC 47-3016.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Coordination2.B.1.b3.2506/2010
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.006/2010
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.006/2010
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a2.8806/2010
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m2.8806/2010
Speaking2.A.1.d2.8806/2010

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7506/2008
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.43.506/2008
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.506/2008
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.3806/2008
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2506/2008
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.2506/2008

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.Core9806/2008
Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.Core9706/2008
Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.Core9506/2008
Clean work areas and equipment.Core9906/2008
Maintain tools and equipment.Core9806/2008

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9511/2023
Conventional3.6111/2023
Social1.9611/2023
Enterprising1.4111/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.