Roof Tilers
Snapshot
oof Tilers cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 8500 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $680 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | above average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | moderate |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- studying drawings, specifications and work sites to determine materials required
- erecting ladders and scaffolds
- placing and securing waterproof sheets over eaves
- nailing and stapling roofing underlay to roofs
- aligning starter rows of roofing material with edges of roofs, securing with wire, staples and nails, and overlapping successive layers of tiles
- sizing and cutting roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, corners and ridges
- fixing edge and ridge tiles in cement mortar
- slipping roofing material under pre-fabricated flashing and nailing it down
- caulking and flashing exposed nail heads to prevent leaks
Job Titles
- Roof Tiler