Roofer

Becoming a Roofer

What does a Roofer do?

  • Apply hot Built-up Roofing
  • Apply Single-ply Roofing
  • Install Shingle, Tile, and Slate roofs
  • Waterproof Foundations and Plazas
  • Line Ponds and Tanks

Where do Roofers work?

  • Schools
  • Homes
  • Hospitals
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Industrial Projects

Am I Qualified?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have a reliable form of transportation
  • Must be of good physical condition to perform the work required
  • Must have a sincere interest in the trade

What can I expect while training?

  • Program is approximately 4 years
  • On-the-job Training with an experienced Journeyman
  • Some travel may be required
  • Classroom training

The Story of Big Step, Inc.

The Big-Step outreach program was established to acquaint individuals with employment and career opportunities in the skilled trades. Big-Step is a major assistance program to help applicants upgrade their math, science, and other academic skills for a successful career in construction.

The overall goal of Big-Step is to provide greater skills to individuals striving for a career in the skilled trades. The majority of participants will be placed into higher skilled/higher paying jobs and apprenticeship occupations, once training and work experience has been achieved.

BIG STEP HELPS:

  • Recruit qualified individuals for apprenticeship training and careers.
  • Provide needs assessment and identify deficiencies clients may have; develop a corresponding action plan.
  • Provide apprenticeship test tutoring and other preparation services. Day and evening classes are available.
  • Place clients into on-the-job training with the intention of leading to construction related apprenticeships.
  • Place and assist clients into any classroom training necessary to prepare/place them into higher-paying employment opportunities.
  • Provide case management services to assist candidates to become indentured apprentices and/or retain construction-related employment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

BIG STEP
Earl Buford, Executive Director
3841 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
(414) 342-9787