Roofer at Monument Roofing of Colorado, A Tecta America Company LLC
at Monument Roofing of Colorado, A Tecta America Company LLC in Colorado Springs, CO
About This Program
Monument Roofing of Colorado, A Tecta America Company LLC, offers a registered Roofer Apprenticeship in Colorado Springs, CO. This non-union, employer-sponsored program gives aspiring roofing professionals the opportunity to earn a paycheck from day one while building the skills needed for a long-term career in the trade.
The program runs for three years and combines 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. On the job, apprentices learn to install, repair, and maintain a variety of roofing systems including shingles, built-up roofing, and single-ply membranes. Classroom instruction covers roofing materials, safety practices, blueprint reading, and weatherproofing techniques.
Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level roofers capable of managing roofing projects independently. The roofing trade offers steady demand driven by both new construction and ongoing maintenance and repair work across residential and commercial sectors.
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.
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.
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