The Durable Slate Company
Provides premium slate, clay tile & copper roofing and historic restoration across Eastern US and globally.
Install and maintain historic slate roofs, handling tools, heights, and travel.
11 days ago
$25
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Field
Company Size
49 Employees
Service Specialisms
Slate roofing
Tile roofing
Copper roofing
Copper gutters
Historic roof restoration
Ornamental metalwork
Wood shake roofing
Inspections & maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Historic Roofing
Slate Roofing
Clay Tile Roofing
Copper Roofing
Copper Gutters
Custom Copper Ornamentation
Roof Repair
Roof Replacement
Role
Description
Requirements
roofing
driver's license
heavy lifting
height work
hand tools
osha
- Minimum 1 year experience in slate or tile roofing.
- Valid driver's license meeting insurance criteria (typically 4 points or less).
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lb.
- Comfortable working at heights using ladders, man lifts, or scaffolding.
- Capable of transporting materials and equipment from ground to roof.
- Proficient with various hand and power tools.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and work overtime as needed.
- Pass pre‑employment and random drug screenings.
- Pass pre‑employment background check.
- Safety and OSHA compliance training.
Benefits
- Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, based on experience.
- In‑house and on‑the‑job training provided.
- Health, vision, dental insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.
- Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturday work, and out‑of‑town days.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid travel time with hotel and per‑diem reimbursement.
- Company truck and cell phone provided for foremen.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
- must pass a pre-employment background check.
Company
Overview
$11 million
Annual Revenue
Generated by specializing in premium slate, tile, and copper roofing.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- “A thing worth doing is worth doing well.”
- Completed work must be beautiful.
- Completed work must be functional.
- Completed work must be long lasting.
- Work must be completed efficiently.
- Customer must be satisfied.
Environment + Sustainability
80% Recycling
Efficient Recycling Rate
Over 80% of waste is effectively recycled, demonstrating strong commitment to sustainability.
134k sq ft Solar
Solar Panels Installed
Installed over 134,550 square feet of solar panels to supply 10% of production energy, promoting renewable energy usage.
- Designs, materials and production processes foster long‑term usage and circular economy.
- Closed‑loop recycling reintegrates plastic, glass and metals into production.