Which job is right for you?

he roofing industry is hiring for all positions.
Special thanks to the NRCA for collecting and sharing this data with us all. 

JOBS ON THE ROOF

• LABORER/APPRENTICE -$35K/YEAR
  • No experience necessary! You can learn on the job. If you like working outside and being part of a team, you can work on a roof.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
• SERVICE TECHNICIAN - $46K/YEAR
  • With some roofing experience, you can become a service technician who troubleshoots and repairs problems on roofs. If you like a flexible schedule, this could be a good fit for you!
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
• ROOF MECHANIC/JOURNEYMAN - $48K/YEAR
  • After a few years on roofs, your career can advance to roof mechanic/journeyman where you will begin your leadership role.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
• FOREMAN - $63K/YEAR
  • Foremen are natural leaders with prior construction or roofing experience. You will need to have a valid driver’s license and OSHA 10-hour card.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
• SUPERINTENDENT - $84K/YEAR
  • Superintendents have strong people skills, leadership skills and problem-solving skills. They also have experience leading roofing crews.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.

IN THE SHOP

• WAREHOUSE HELPERS -$31K/YEAR
  • This position procures proper tools and equipment and records all tools and equipment to and from jobs, as well as many important behind-the-scenes tasks.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey 
• WAREHOUSE/YARD MANAGER -$55K/YEAR
  • This is a perfect opportunity to provide leadership skills by overseeing yard compliance, establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of safe work practices.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• FLEET MANAGER - $65K/YEAR
  • Have good organization skills? Fleet managers are responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of roofing company vehicles.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• SHEET METAL MECHANIC - $65K/YEAR
  • Experience with precise electrochemical machine operations, milling machines, spot welding and all facets of precision sheet metal manufacturing is typically required for this position.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• SHEET METAL WORKER / FABRICATOR - $65K/YEAR
  • In this role, you will verify field measurements, conceptualize and create a layout, and fabricate metal as specified.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    

IN THE OFFICE

• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT -$36K/YEAR
  • An administrative assistant supports the project management team, creates and maintains project folders calendars and schedules appointments, and ensures all parties are kept abreast of schedules.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• BOOKKEEPER -$45K/YEAR
  • Good with numbers? A bookkeeper is responsible for the day-to-day operations for payroll, accounts payable, general accounting or related administrative duties.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
    
    
• OPERATIONS MANAGER - $56K/YEAR
  • This position keeps all the roofing jobs running smoothly. You will need experience as a superintendent or foreman before moving into this role.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
    
    
• OFFICE MANAGER - $62K/YEAR
  • If you have excellent communication and organization skills, an office manager position might be right for you! No college degree is required.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey.
    
    
• SAFETY DIRECTOR - $63K/YEAR
  • This position oversees a roofing company’s safety program. a high school diploma and an OSHA 30-hour card are the requirements for this position.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• SERVICE MANAGER - $69K/YEAR
  • If you are well-organized and have strong communication skills, managing service teams could be the right fit for you!
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey 
• CONTROLLER - $86K/YEAR
  • This position oversees financial operations, including job cost accounting, payroll and cash flow management among other important financial duties.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey

IN SALES AND ESTIMATING 

• SALESPERSON - $71K/YEAR
  • Love to talk and share information with others? Roofing companies are always looking for salespeople who can close deals through positive customer interaction.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey
    
    
• ROOFING ESTIMATOR - $73K/YEAR
  • No college degree required … just a love of people and problem solving. Estimators use sophisticated software to show customers their potential roofing options.
    • *National average wage based on the 2017 NRCA Wage and Benefits Survey

The roofing industry has more players in it than just the contractors. The beauty of roofing is that a worker can find a job on the roof, off the roof, or move over to a position in manufacturing or distributing roofing materials. 
IN MANUFACTURING

• ADMINISTRATION
• BUYER
• CHEMIST
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DELIVERY SERVICES MANAGER
• DISPATCHER
• ELECTRICIAN
• ENGINEERING
• FINANCE
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• INSIDE SALES
• INSPECTOR
• LEGAL COUNSEL
• MARKETING
• MACHINE OPERATOR
• MATERIAL HANDLER
• OPERATIONS
• OUTSIDE SALES
• PLANT MANAGER AND MECHANIC
• PROCUREMENT
• QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
• SAFETY MANAGER
• TERRITORY MANAGER
• WAREHOUSE MATERIAL HANDLER

IN DISTRIBUTION 

• ADMINISTRATION
• BRANCH MANAGER
• BUYER
• CDL DRIVER (A AND B)
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• DELIVERY SERVICES MANAGER
• DISPATCHER
• ENGINEER
• FINANCE
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• INSIDE SALES
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• LEGAL COUNSEL
• LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
• MARKETING
• OPERATIONS MANAGER
• OUTSIDE SALES
• ROOFTOP LOADER
• TERRITORY MANAGER
• WAREHOUSE MATERIAL HANDLER