Free roofer job description template
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Roofer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Roofer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Roofer who installs, repairs and replaces roofs safely, working at heights to the customer's plan and the manufacturer's specifications. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Inspect problem roofs to decide the best way to repair them
- Measure roofs to calculate the materials needed
- Replace damaged or rotting plywood and joists
- Remove existing roof systems
- Install vapor barriers, insulation and roof ventilation
- Install shingles, asphalt, metal or other roofing materials to make the roof weatherproof
- Follow all fall protection and jobsite safety rules
What you need
- Roofing experience [or willingness to learn on the job]
- Able to climb, bend, kneel and lift [weight] in hot and cold weather
- Safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines [before or after hire]
- Valid driver's license for commuting to jobsites
Nice to have
- Experience with [shingle, metal or flat roofs]
- Crew lead experience
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Highpoint Roofing, a small residential roofing company.
Highpoint Roofing is hiring Roofers for residential tear-offs and re-roofs (Monday to Saturday in season, 6:30 a.m. start). You'll work on a crew of four, follow our fall protection rules every day and learn shingle and flashing installation. OSHA safety training is required; we will help you complete it.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a roofer does
A roofer installs, repairs and replaces roofs safely, working at heights to the customer's plan and the manufacturer's specifications. Typical duties include:
- Inspect problem roofs to decide the best way to repair them
- Measure roofs to calculate the materials needed
- Replace damaged or rotting plywood and joists
- Remove existing roof systems
- Install vapor barriers, insulation and roof ventilation
- Install shingles, asphalt, metal or other roofing materials to make the roof weatherproof
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
No formal education is required. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says most employers require roofers to complete safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, either before or after hire, and some employers require a driver's license. Roofing is physically demanding, with climbing, bending, kneeling and heavy lifting.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Roofers.
How much does a roofer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What safety training should a new roofer have?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says most employers require roofers to complete safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, before or after hire. Ask about it in the posting, and plan time and cost for the training. Check OSHA's current rules on fall protection for your jobsites.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.