Roofer Resume Example

How to write a roofer resume that lands interviews

A great roofer resume isn't a list of responsibilities — it's a tight stack of quantified outcomes, written in language an ATS scores and a human reader believes. Below: the 8 bullets a strong candidate uses, the 4 they avoid, the keywords the ATS expects, the pay figures to anchor your negotiation against, and the FAQs we hear most often.

Sample bullets — good vs weak

Each “good” bullet leads with the outcome, includes a measurable result, and shows scope. The “weak” versions describe activities without showing impact. Use these as templates; rewrite them in your own voice with your real numbers.

✅ Bullets that get the call

• Installed asphalt shingles on 3 to 4 residential roofs per week, averaging 25 squares per roof with a four-person crew.
• Completed tear-offs of two layers on a 3,000-square-foot house in one day and loaded all debris for disposal.
• Installed underlayment, ice barrier and step flashing at valleys and walls, with no leak callbacks in a year.
• Found and repaired the source of 40 reported leaks, replacing flashing, vent boots and damaged decking as needed.
• Worked at heights over 20 feet using harnesses, anchors and guardrails according to OSHA fall protection requirements.
• Applied single-ply membrane on a small commercial flat roof, welding seams and checking every edge before sign-off.
• Measured roofs and counted materials for 25 estimates, matching actual use within one bundle on most jobs.
• Cleaned up each job with magnet sweeps and tarp checks, with zero nails reported in customer driveways.

❌ Bullets to rewrite

• Installed roofs.
• Worked on rooftops.
• Strong and reliable.
• Used a nail gun.

ATS keywords to weave into your bullets

The four-component ATS rubric weights keyword density inside experience bullets more heavily than the keywords-only skills section. These are the 14+ keywords most often scored on a roofer resume — fold them into your bullets where they're honestly applicable.

Roofer salary

Annual pay across the United States, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of these workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile figures. Your offer will depend on the state, the employer and the shift.

Want a deeper salary breakdown by city + role + experience? See the full Roofer salary guide →

Common mistakes (and how to fix them)

• Saying only 'roofing experience'

  Fix: State roof types, squares installed, crew size and your tasks.
• Leaving out fall protection training

  Fix: List safety training and cards with dates.
• No mention of repairs or flashing

  Fix: Include leak repair and flashing work, which employers value.
• Ignoring cleanup and customer care

  Fix: Show job-site cleanup and low callbacks.

ATS tips specific to roofer resumes

• Use the posting's title, such as 'Roofer', 'Roofing Installer' or 'Roofing Laborer'.
• Spell out OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 as 'OSHA 10-Hour' where relevant, with the year.
• List roof systems you know: asphalt shingle, metal, TPO, modified bitumen.
• Use plain text with simple headings.

Frequently asked questions