A roofer resume is a professional document that outlines your experience, skills, and qualifications in the roofing industry.
Having a good roofing resume is important because it will differentiate you from the multitude of roofing professionals out there.
Roofers should include relevant work experience, skills, licenses, and educational background in their resume.
Roofers should also avoid potential mistakes when creating their resumes, such as including irrelevant information and making the resume too generic.
Below, we dive into the specifics of writing a roofing resume that lands you the job.
What Are The Components of a Roofing Resume?
The components of a resume are the elements that build your resume and should position you as a competitive candidate in the roofing industry.
What you add to your resume and how you structure it can make or break your chances of getting hired.
The key components of a roofing resume that will likely stand out are the following (not necessarily in this order):
Roofing experience: According to a Things Career Related study, 61 percent of recruiters look at the LinkedIn experience section first when checking applicants. They likely do this when skimming resumes as well.
To ensure you grab their attention from the beginning, make your roofing experience section shine. Some tips here are to write about your work history in the first person, include quantified results where possible, and don’t be afraid to emphasize your accomplishments.
Education: Roofing recruiters also examine your educational background to determine your level of expertise and commitment.
Your roofing training, relevant certifications, and licenses should all be included in a separate section of your resume. These demonstrate your qualifications and commitment to safety and quality, which are important skills in the roofing industry.
Skills: Speaking of skills, this is another key component to add to your resume. According to Indeed, 41 percent of recruiters prioritize skills when looking at a resume.
Mention your technical abilities and soft skills relevant to roofing.
These could be knowledge of roofing materials, installation techniques, or safety protocols. Also, skills like problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork are valuable for roofing jobs.
Have a brainstorming session to ensure you don’t forget any valuable skills you have.
Objective statement: Although this is not a mandatory component of a roofing resume, it adds customization and helps you stand out.
You don’t need to get too creative here. Just write a short statement highlighting your roofing career goals.
Contact information: You need to provide your updated full name, phone number, and email address so recruiters can contact you.
People usually add this information at the top of their resume to ensure it stands out immediately.
These are the basic components you should add to your resume to boost your chances of getting noticed by roofing recruiters.
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How Can I Write a Roofer Resume?
As a roofing professional, even the thought of writing a resume can be intimidating.
We’ve compiled a list of seven steps to create a resume that stands out.
1. Pick your template
We assume you don’t want to create your resume from scratch and prefer to speed things up with a template.
There are many professional resume templates from online databases and software, many of them tailored to the roofing trade.
This article contains a separate section below that explains where you can find roofing resume template examples.
Some key things to look out for when choosing a template are:
The font should be easy to read and clear. Fonts like Arial, Calibri, and Times New Roman are good choices. Avoid overly decorative or complex fonts.
The font size should be 10 or higher to make it easily readable. Typically, a font size of 11 or 12 is best for the main text, with slightly larger sizes for section headings.
The resume layout should be clean and organized. It should use bullet points for easy scanning, have clear headings, and have enough white space to avoid clutter.
Above, we discussed the most important components your roofing resume should include. Make sure your template has all these sections to avoid missing important information.
The template should be easy to customize if you need to remove or add sections or make any other edits.
2. Include your contact information
No matter how much roofing experience and skill you have, you will look unprofessional if you don’t add your contact information to your resume.
This section ensures potential employers can easily reach you.
A few tips on how to structure your contact information section are:
Add your full name at the top of your resume and make it bold to stand out.
Your phone number, where you can be reached during business hours, should also be there. If you want to go the extra mile, create a professional voicemail greeting if you miss a call.
Since 3 in 10 resumes are rejected due to unprofessional email addresses, it’s best to add a professional email address, ideally one that includes your name. Your email address should also be updated and checked regularly.
If you’re uncomfortable adding your home address, mention your city and state. This will give the recruiter an idea of your location, if you need to relocate, etc.
Another extra thing to add to this section is your LinkedIn profile. This way, employers can view your complete information and endorsements, possibly raising your chances of getting the roofing interview.
3. Add a summary
This is the part that can differentiate your resume from that of other roofing candidates.
A brief statement, 3-5 sentences long, gives potential employers a snapshot of who you are and what you bring to the table.
You’ll make a strong first impression with a summary that sets the tone for the rest of your resume.
How to create it?
According to StandOutCV, one of the most common reasons resumes get rejected is that the summary didn’t impress the recruiter.
Avoid generic statements. Your summary should be personal and express your personality and experience.
Recruiters usually see dozens of resumes daily, so they will know if you are making an effort to do this.
A well-crafted summary is concise, specific, and focuses on your most relevant skills and experiences.
A stand-out summary highlights significant accomplishments that show your expertise and value.
For example, your summary could read, “Experienced roofing technician with over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial roofing, recognized for completing projects 20 percent under budget.”
This summary is highly personalized and likely to draw the recruiter’s attention.
This is another ‘extra mile’ step, but if you want the job, tailor your summary to the position you are applying for.
Use keywords from the job description to align your qualifications with what the employer is looking for.
4. Add your work experience
Your work experience is arguably the most important hiring factor, so you should include it clearly in your resume.
It should include:
Your past roofing jobs in reverse chronological order
The job title, company name, location, and dates of employment
Responsibilities and achievements in each position
Like the summary, your work experience text should match the job description to align with the employer’s needs.
5. Add your educational background
Your formal training and qualifications show hiring managers your foundational knowledge and commitment to the roofing profession.
In the educational background section, add the institution's name, the degree or certificate obtained, and the training period.
6. Add your roofing licenses and certifications
If you hold certifications such as OSHA safety certification, the NRCA Roofing Manual, or state-specific roofing licenses, they should be on your resume.
7. Add your skills
In the skills section, list your technical and soft skills relevant to the roofing industry.
For example, “Proficient in various materials and techniques, like asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and flat roofs.”
Soft skills could include “Experience leading teams to complete projects on time and within budget.”
Where Can I Find Roofer Resume Templates & Examples?
Many online sources offer roofer resume examples and templates, with these three websites being among the most popular:
Resume.io: Browse a wide range of customizable resume templates, some of which were created specifically for roofers. Resume.io’s templates are professional and easy to use and edit.
Indeed: On Indeed, job seekers get comprehensive resources, including resume templates. Their resume samples show how to structure your resume to be successful in your roofer job search.
Zippia: On this site, you’ll find detailed resume examples and templates for roofing contractors.
By now, you already know what your roofing resume should look like. Here’s an example to get you inspired.
Roofing resume example
Melisa Gate
354-76-1922
melisagate@email.com
Professional Summary
Skilled roofing professional with over 8 years of experience in residential roofing. Proven track record of managing roofing projects from start to finish without exceeding deadlines or budgets. Certified in OSHA safety standards and knowledgeable in the latest roofing technologies.
I have strong team leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Work experience
Lead roofer
ABC Roofing Company, Springfield, IL
June 2018 – Present
Manage a team of 10 roofers to ensure high-quality work and adherence to safety standards
Complete around 100 roofing projects annually
Implement new roofing techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Provide excellent customer service
Coordinate with suppliers to deliver materials on time
Roofing laborer
RO Construction, Chicago, IL
May 2016 – May 2018
Installed, repaired, and maintained roofing systems for residential and commercial buildings
Conducted roof inspections on conditions and roof repair needs
Achieved a 90 percent rate of projects completed ahead of schedule
High experience in working with various roofing tools
Education
Diploma in Roofing Technology
Springfield Technical Institute, Springfield, IL
August 2014 – April 2016
Skills
Roof installation and repair
Safety protocols
Problem-solving
Team leadership
Efficient in stressful work environments
Time management
Great communication skills
What Mistakes Should You Avoid When Creating Your Roofer Resume?
Until now, we looked at what you should do when creating a resume to boost your chances of getting hired.
It’s equally important to know what you shouldn’t do, and here are four mistakes to avoid when creating your roofer resume:
Adding irrelevant work experience: Unrelated information can clutter your resume and distract recruiters from your relevant experience.
Remember to stick to the roofing work experience you gained over the years.
Using an unprofessional email address: As we mentioned before, unprofessional email addresses can make a poor first impression.
Adding references: There’s no need to clutter your resume with these if the employer doesn’t specifically ask for it.
Making it too short or too long: Indeed advises that a resume should be one page long. Try to find a balance between too little or too much information to keep recruiters interested when they read.
How ServiceTitan Helps Roofers
Advanced roofing software like ServiceTitan, empowers roofers to:
Manage customer appointments more efficiently, track communications, and ensure timely follow-ups.
Get real-time access to job details, schedules, and customer information from any location.
ServiceTitan’s Customer Experience Software helps you meet and exceed customer expectations with on-demand features like:
Automated appointment reminders with technician bios so customers know exactly who’s coming to the job.
SMS texting to confirm, reschedule, or ask questions before an appointment.
Live tech tracking that shows customers where their tech’s truck is on a map.
Also, with ServiceTitan’s Field Service App, roofing teams stay fully informed and efficient.
ServiceTitan Mobile syncs seamlessly with your office’s phone integrations to ensure that techs have unlimited access to:
Customer names, addresses, and contact information
CSR notes
Outstanding estimates
This integration helps avoid awkward situations where techs might fail to recognize a loyal customer or mistakenly offer services already purchased.
To better understand how ServiceTitan can empower your roofing business, have a look at what Matt Swanson, co-founder of Guardian Roofing, says about his experience with ServiceTitan:
“If I was going to use one word to describe ServiceTitan, I would say dynamic. And that's simply because there are so many things that we can do with it from start to finish.”
“From making the phone ring with Marketing Pro, all the way to the project being done and making sure that our customer is happy.”
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