The Work
Workers install new roofs and repair and remove old roofs using a variety of materials. They cover roofs with wood shingles, composition, shingles, asphalt and gravel, slate, tiles and single-ply materials. The work is conducted on both commercial and residential buildings.
Working Conditions
Roofers usually work outside on top of structures, but sometimes work inside or below ground level. The work is physically demanding and requires heavy lifting, climbing, bending and squatting, with a significant risk of injury from falls. The work is performed in all weather conditions. It is often very hot. There may be periods of unemployment between jobs, with jobs lasting only nine to ten months a year.
The Apprenticeship
This program requires 4,900 hours of on-the-job training, and 166 hours each year of related classroom instruction.
Admission Period
Open enrollment, may apply at anytime.
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card
- Complete and submit an application
- For those with experience hoping to start at a higher wage, interviews are required.
Employment
Applicants do not need to be currently employed in the industry.
To apply, contact
Duane Huberty
Office Phone: (206) 728-2777
Cell Phone: (206) 775-4709
roofers@seattlejatc.net
30245 148th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Local #54