Roofer at "Tar-Vel Roofing Co., Inc."

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at "Tar-Vel Roofing Co., Inc." in Hyde Park, MA

About This Program

Tar-Vel Roofing Co., Inc. sponsors a roofer apprenticeship in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides individuals with a structured, paid pathway into the roofing trade, combining supervised on-the-job experience with formal technical classroom instruction. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program, building financial stability while developing professional skills.

The program is 3 years in duration and includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working directly with Tar-Vel Roofing's experienced crews, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair a range of roofing systems, including built-up roofing and membrane systems, as well as waterproofing and flashing techniques. Classroom sessions cover roofing materials, safety regulations, building codes, and trade fundamentals.

Graduates complete the program as journeyman roofers with practical skills developed through real project work in the greater Boston area. This apprenticeship is a practical entry point into a skilled trade with steady local demand.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$22

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

4,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Roofer

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$14.00/hr
Journeyman wage$22.34/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Massachusetts

Roofers in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

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