Northwestern Indiana Building and
Construction Trades Council
Affiliated With The
Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO

ROOFER
Covering the Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, Newton & Jasper
What He Does

Roofers use a wide range of products and application techniques for applying hot asphalt, hot coal tar pitch, rubber (EPDM and Hypalon), thermo plastics systems, torch applied modified bitumen, and cold applied systems. In addition, they install insulation and gravel and work with slate, cement and clay tile, shingles and waterproofing foundations.

Working Conditions

The roofer is often required to work in unpleasant weather conditions. Because the work is outdoors, working conditions are often hot in the summer and cold in the winter. He or she must be in good physical condition to perform the work of the trade, take pride in performance, and have a commitment to safety in order to protect themselves and co-workers.


General Qualifications

  • Age - Minimum age is 18

  • Educations - High school graduate or equivalent transcripts

  • Good physical condition - Must be able to perform the work of the trade.

Admission Requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee

  • Valid Drivers License

  • Birth Certificate

  • Personal Interview

  • Drug and alcohol testing

Terms of Apprenticeship Training

  • Length of program - 4 years

  • Related training - Minimum of 152 hours of annual classroom instruction

  • 1430 hours on the job training per year

Recommended High School Courses

  • General Mathematics

  • Reading and Writing Skills

Application Period

  • Monday and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM (Noon) 

Where Applications Are Available

Roofers Local #26 J.A.T.C.
Keith J. Vitkovich, Apprenticeship Coordinator
25 W. 84th Avenue
Merrillville, IN  46410
(219) 756-3713
(219) 756-3715 (F)


6415 Kennedy Avenue
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7920
(219) 989-7925 (F)
E-mail:
nwibuildingtrade@aol.com


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