A roofer roofing contractor or roofing mechanic is a construction worker. They specialize in roof construction. Roofers replace repair and install the roofs of buildings using different kinds of materials including bitumen shingles and metal.

A roofer must have a work experience of 1 to 2 years and must have a on-the-job training of 3 to 6 months.

In spring and fall roofers start work at around 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. During the hot summer months roofers usually start earlier in the morning and often end by 2:00 p.m.