| Roof Tilers
Snapshot
Roof Tilers cover roofs with tiles, sheets and shingles to form a waterproof surface.
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Job stats |
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How many people employed? |
8500 |
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What are the weekly earnings for full-time workers ($ before tax)? |
$680 |
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How does unemployment compare with other occupations? |
above average |
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What is the vacancy level? |
moderate |
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What are the job prospects? |
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
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