O*NET-SOC 47-2181.00

Roofers

Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures.

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.b3.6207/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1207/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.007/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.007/2015
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.007/2015

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
Gross Body Equilibrium1.A.3.c.44.007/2015
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.7507/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2015
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7507/2015
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2015
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.507/2015

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
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.Core6807/2015
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.Core6707/2015
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.Core6707/2015
Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.Core6807/2015
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.Core6707/2015

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.4111/2023
Enterprising1.5511/2023
Social1.4811/2023
Artistic1.2411/2023
Investigative1.211/2023

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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.