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Roofer

The Durable Slate Company

The Role

Overview

Install and repair slate/tile roofs, lift materials, work at heights, travel as needed.

Requirements

  • driver license
  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • height work
  • roofing
  • heavy lifting

What You Bring

-Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens -Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check -Must be willing to travel and work over time -A valid driver's license that qualifies for coverage from our insurance (typically 4 points or less) -Must be able to work with and use different types of hand and power tools -Must be able to carry 50 lbs regularly -Must be comfortable working at heights and from ladders, man lifts, scaffoldings etc -Slate or Tile roofing experience is preferred -Must be able to transport materials and or equipment from the ground to the roof.

Benefits

-Paid in house and on the job training -Paid overtime -Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and 401(k) after 90 days, employer pays 50% of premium -Competitive pay based on experience, $20-$30/hr. -Paid travel time, hotel and per diem provided -Paid vacation and holidays awarded at landmark anniversaries -Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town -Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training -Company truck and cell phones for our Foreman

The Company

About The Durable Slate Company

-Founded in 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with global reach. -Their craftsmen travel across the Eastern US—and for landmark projects, around the world—to restore historic structures. -Typical projects include church steeples, government buildings, mansions, and embassy rooftops with ornate metalwork. -They operate through regional branches, delivering award-winning results like gold-circle NRCA and international preservation honors. -Their in-house apprenticeship program trains artisans in old-world methods, progressing from apprentice to master slater. -Standout work includes the Norwegian Embassy’s curved copper panels and century-lasting roofs on iconic estates. -They also supply reclaimed slate and tiles, combining sustainability with architectural preservation. -Through a philosophy named “The Durable Way,” they commit to meticulous materials, efficiency, and visual excellence.

Sector Specialisms

Historic Roofing

Slate Roofing

Clay Tile Roofing

Copper Roofing

Copper Gutters

Custom Copper Ornamentation

Roof Repair

Roof Replacement

Roof Installation

Tile Roofing System

Wood Shake Roofing

Roof Inspections

Roof Maintenance

Preservation Programs

Historic Masonry

Stone Patching

Structural Engineering

Plaster and Lime Work

Exterior Envelope Restoration

Historic Building Restoration

Security Clearance

-pre-employment background check required