Wheeling Area Roofers

Wheeling, WVEmployerRegistered Apprenticeship

About Wheeling Area Roofers

WHEELING AREA ROOFERS is a registered apprenticeship sponsor in WHEELING, WV. It currently lists an apprenticeship pathway in Roofer. As a registered apprenticeship sponsor, it offers earn-while-you-learn training that combines paid on-the-job experience with related classroom instruction. Use this page to review current occupations, contact details, and sponsor information before applying.

Contact Information

Matthew Sparks

roofers188@comcast.net

2003 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003

Apprenticeship Programs(1)

Roofer

Time-BasedPaid Training

Duration

3 years

OJT Hours

4,000

RTI Hours

432

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.

View full roofercareer guide →BLS, May 2023

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.