Roofer at Commercial Roofing, Inc.
at Commercial Roofing, Inc. in Greenville, SC
About This Program
Commercial Roofing, Inc. offers a registered Roofer apprenticeship in Greenville, South Carolina. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides hands-on paid training for individuals looking to enter the commercial roofing industry in the Upstate South Carolina region. Apprentices receive wages from the start of the program and gain practical experience on real job sites.
The three-year program consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced commercial roofers, learning roofing system installation, waterproofing, flashing, insulation, and safe equipment operation. Technical instruction covers roofing materials, building codes, trade calculations, and safety regulations, giving apprentices the knowledge base to perform effectively in the field.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified as journey-level roofers ready to take on the full responsibilities of commercial roofing work. Greenville's growing construction market creates steady demand for skilled roofers, and completers of this program are well positioned for long-term careers in the trade throughout South Carolina.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$22
OJT Hours
4,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Roofer Career Outlook
National Median
$22.34/hr
~$46,467.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$14/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Roofer employment is projected to grow, driven by ongoing roof replacement needs and new construction. Severe weather events and aging building stock create consistent demand for roof repair and replacement. Commercial roofing, particularly energy-efficient and green roof systems, is a growing specialization.
What to Expect as a Roofer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~27 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (4,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Roofer
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in South Carolina
Roofers in South Carolina are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board.
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