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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.

Tasks
27 tasks22 core, 5 supplemental
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Code
47-2181.00SOC 2018: 47-2181

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22 core tasks and 5 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.Core taskTask 13574Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  2. Task 2. Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.Core taskTask 13586Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  3. Task 3. Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.Core taskTask 13575Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  4. Task 4. Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.Core taskTask 20793Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  5. Task 5. Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.Core taskTask 13578Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  6. Task 6. Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.Core taskTask 13584Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  7. Task 7. Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.Core taskTask 13580Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  8. Task 8. Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.Core taskTask 13592Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  9. Task 9. Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.Core taskTask 13579Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  10. Task 10. Attach roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.Core taskTask 20794Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  11. Task 11. Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.Core taskTask 13585Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2015
  12. Task 12. Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.Core taskTask 13590Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  13. Task 13. Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.Core taskTask 19851Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  14. Task 14. Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.Core taskTask 13587Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  15. Task 15. Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.Core taskTask 13581Rated by 64 people who do the job, July 2015
  16. Task 16. Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.Core taskTask 13583Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  17. Task 17. Smooth rough spots to prepare surfaces for waterproofing, using hammers, chisels, or rubbing bricks.Core taskTask 13593Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  18. Task 18. Glaze top layers to make a smooth finish or embed gravel in the bitumen for rough surfaces.Core taskTask 13594Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  19. Task 19. Mop or pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof bases.Core taskTask 13591Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  20. Task 20. Install attic ventilation systems, such as turbine vents, gable or ridge vents, or conventional or solar-powered exhaust fans.Core taskTask 19853Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  21. Task 21. Install skylights on roofs to increase natural light inside structures or to reduce energy costs.Core taskTask 19855Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  22. Task 22. Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms.Core taskTask 13595Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  23. Task 23. Spray roofs, sidings, or walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures, using spray guns, air compressors, or heaters.Supplemental taskTask 13589Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2015
  24. Task 24. Attach solar panels to existing roofs, according to specifications and without damaging roofing materials or the structural integrity of buildings.Supplemental taskTask 19852Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015
  25. Task 25. Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers.Supplemental taskTask 13596Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  26. Task 26. Apply modular soil- and plant-containing grids over existing roof membranes to create green roofs.Supplemental taskTask 19850Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2015
  27. Task 27. Install layers of vegetation-based green roofs, including protective membranes, drainage, aeration, water retention and filter layers, soil substrates, irrigation materials, and plants.Supplemental taskTask 19854Rated by 65 people who do the job, July 2015

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2181
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