Roofer job description template

Roofers tear off old roofs and install new shingle, metal and low-slope systems, often racing the weather to get a house dried in. Strong roofer posts are clear about the roof types you install, the fall protection you provide, and whether you pay by the hour or by the square.

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Roofer

Full-time
Your Company is hiring roofers for residential re-roofs, repairs and new installs. You'll tear off old roofing, replace damaged decking, and install underlayment, flashing and shingles that keep homes dry for years to come. We work safely, use fall protection on every job and clean up so customers never find nails in their yard. Experienced roofers and dependable people ready to learn are both welcome to apply.

What you’ll do

  • Tear off old shingles, underlayment and flashing, and load debris into dumpsters
  • Inspect roof decking and replace damaged or rotted sheathing
  • Install ice and water shield, underlayment, drip edge and starter strips
  • Lay asphalt shingles straight and nail them to the manufacturer's specifications
  • Flash chimneys, skylights, sidewalls and valleys so roofs stay watertight
  • Install ridge vents, pipe boots and other ventilation components
  • Set up fall protection, including harnesses, anchors and roof jacks, before work begins
  • Run a magnetic sweeper and clean the property thoroughly at the end of each job

What we’re looking for

  • Comfortable working at heights on pitched roofs while using fall protection
  • Able to carry shingle bundles up ladders and lift up to 75 lbs
  • Able to work full days outdoors, including in summer heat
  • Reliable transportation to job sites and on time for early starts
  • Committed to following fall protection and ladder safety rules on every job

Nice to have

  • Experience with metal or low-slope roofing systems
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card with fall protection training
  • Shingle manufacturer installer training, such as from GAF or Owens Corning
  • Leak diagnosis and roof repair experience

Schedule

Full-time, usually Monday through Friday with early starts to beat the afternoon heat. Weather shifts the schedule, and some Saturdays are needed to catch up after rain days.

What we offer

  • Harness, helmet and fall protection gear provided
  • Paid OSHA safety training
  • Production bonuses on completed jobs
  • Steady work, with repairs and inspections between re-roofs

Add your pay, location and schedule when you post. Jobs that show pay get noticeably more applicants.

Screening questions for a roofer

Ask these on the application form to sort applicants quickly. They’re added automatically when you post this template.

  • Are you comfortable working on pitched roofs at two-story height with fall protection?Yes / No · required
  • How much roofing experience do you have, and which roof types have you installed?Short answer · required
  • Describe how you flash around a chimney.Paragraph

Roofer interview questions

  1. Walk me through a full tear-off and re-roof on a typical house.
  2. How do you flash a valley, and which method do you prefer?
  3. What do you look for when deciding whether decking needs to be replaced?
  4. How do you set up fall protection on a steep roof?
  5. What do you do if a storm rolls in while a roof is torn off?
  6. How do you make sure no nails or debris are left in the customer's yard?
  7. Have you worked with metal or low-slope roofing systems?

Tips for hiring a roofer

  • Treat fall protection as non-negotiable in the interview. Ask how they tie off, and pass on anyone who says they don't need it.
  • Put a candidate on a paid half-day with your crew. You'll see their speed, nailing pattern and safety habits right away.
  • Say whether you pay hourly or by the square and how bonuses work. Clear pay structures bring in more serious applicants.
  • Find experienced roofers through roofing supply houses and manufacturer training events, and ask your current crew for referrals.