Roof Tilers

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Roof Tilers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Top skills required for workers in Roof Tilers

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.