A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ROOFER AND WATERPROOFER…

WHAT THEY DO

Roofers specialize in putting roofs on buildings and other structures to make them waterproof and weatherproof.  They apply composition shingles, tile, slate and composition roofs.  They use modern equipment to handle their materials, thereby lessening the physical exertion that was formerly required.  Roofers are also called upon to waterproof and damp-proof walls and other building surfaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

With the exception of waterproofing some walls, the roofers work outdoors in all kind of weather and only shut down operations when the weather becomes too severe.  Most of the time they work on top of buildings installing roofing materials.  In their work, they do a great deal of climbing, kneeling, standing and walking so a roofer must be in good physical condition and be physically able to perform the work of the trade.

INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT

Roofers must have no fear of height; have a good sense of balance and a better-than average sense of safety for themselves and their co-workers.  Persons wishing to enter this type of work should enjoy working with their hands and accept working outside, sometimes under unpleasant weather conditions.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED

Math, science, mechanical drawing

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

ü      High School Diploma or G.E.D.

ü      Tests

ü      Interview

ü      (30) days of work experience (or helper)

ü      Drug/alcohol testing in accordance with the JATC written policy

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

ü      Apprenticeship shall be four (4) years

ü      Minimum of 6,000 hours of on-the-job training

ü      Minimum of (144) hours of related classroom instruction per year

ü      Probation period of six month

ü      Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee and assigned to a roofing contractor

ü      Raises every six months if training hours are secured

RELATED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Estimator, construction helper, construction specialist

APPLICATION AND INFORMATION                                                                  AFFILIATED LOCAL

Roofer and Waterproofers JATC                                              Roofers Local #134

4535 Hill Avenue                                                                      4652 Lewis Avenue

Toledo, OH  43615-5301                                                        Toledo, OH  43612

Telephone:        (419)531-5911                                                            Telephone:        (419)478-3785

Fax:                  (419)531-4392                                                            Fax:                  (419)478-1201

Please call the JATC office for application hours and further requirements.

The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.