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Roofer resume skills and keywords

In 42 Roofer job postings from 18 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Roofing (95 %), Hand tools (33 %), Driver license (24 %), PPE (21 %) and Composition (21 %). Of the top 25 skills, 18 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 7 are soft skills.

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Top 25 skills in Roofer job postings

Skills requested in 42 Roofer job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Roofing95 %Hard skill
Hand tools33 %Tool
Driver license24 %Certification
PPE21 %Hard skill
Composition21 %Hard skill
Communication21 %Soft skill
OSHA19 %Certification
Teamwork19 %Soft skill
Attention to detail19 %Soft skill
Training and Mentoring17 %Hard skill
TPO Roofing12 %Hard skill
Work ethic12 %Soft skill
Problem Solving12 %Soft skill
Safety Training12 %Hard skill
OSHA 1010 %Certification
Heat pumps10 %Hard skill
Customer service10 %Soft skill
Charging10 %Hard skill
Fall protection10 %Hard skill
Scaffolding10 %Hard skill
Ladders10 %Hard skill
Metal Roofing7 %Hard skill
Impact Assessment7 %Hard skill
Asphalt Shingles7 %Hard skill
Flexibility7 %Soft skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (14)

Soft skills (7)

Tools and software (1)

Certifications and licenses (3)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these roofer postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

single ply 33 %install repair 33 %weather conditions 26 %varying weather 24 %clean organized 21 %tpo epdm 17 %safely operate 17 %low slope 17 %osha regulations 14 %safety procedures 14 %crew members 14 %epdm pvc 12 %perform repairs 12 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Roofer resume example. Then prepare for the Roofer interview questions that test them.

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Roofer resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Roofer resume?

In 42 Roofer job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Roofing (95 %), Hand tools (33 %), Driver license (24 %), PPE (21 %) and Composition (21 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Roofer resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 7 of the top 25 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (21 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Roofer postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Hand tools (33 %), Driver license (24 %), OSHA (19 %) and OSHA 10 (10 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 42 public Roofer job postings at 18 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (2), Lever (13) and other public job postings (27). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 42. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 42 public job postings for roofer roles (titles such as Roofer, Commercial Roofing Technician, Roofing Technician and Commercial Roofers) at 18 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards and the open web: Greenhouse 2, Lever 13 and other public job postings 27. Employers in the sample include TIMEPROOFUSA, Western Specialty Contractors, lmia, Baker Roofing Company, AT11 and The Hyde Group. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 42. Updated quarterly. Download the data: roofer-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.