The Durable Slate Company
Provides premium slate, clay tile & copper roofing and historic restoration across Eastern US and globally.
10 days ago
$20
Entry-level, Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Field
Company Size
49 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
Requirements
roofing
driver's license
heavy lifting
travel
drug screen
background check
The position demands a clean driving record, physical stamina to lift moderate loads, flexibility to travel and work overtime, and the ability to pass required drug and background screenings.
- Slate or tile roofing experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license with four points or fewer
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lb
- Willingness to travel and work overtime
- Pass pre‑employment and random drug screens
- Pass pre‑employment background check
Benefits
In return, the company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive training, benefits after a short waiting period, performance‑based incentives, paid time off, travel allowances, and resources such as a company truck and cell phone for foremen.
- Competitive pay starting at $20 per hour, based on experience
- Paid in‑house, on‑the‑job, safety and OSHA compliance training
- Health, vision, dental insurance and 401(k) after 90 days
- Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturday work, and out‑of‑town days
- Paid vacation, holidays, and travel time with hotel and per‑diem provided
- Company truck and cell phone for foremen
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens.
- must pass a pre‑employment background check.
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.