Roofers
SOC Code: 47-2181
Rooferss inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 89.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Coordination, Coordination, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 89.5 — Very High
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Median Salary
$50,970
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Job Growth
5.9%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Coordination
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Monitoring
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Operation and Control
- •Time Management
Common Tasks
- ✓Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
- ✓Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
- ✓Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
- ✓Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
- ✓Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation