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JR & Co
Traveling Commercial Roofer - 5 Month Project
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What they do
A Roofing or Siding Worker installs roofs on houses and buildings using asphalt shingles, metal or other roofing material.
$48,274 / year median in Arkansas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Traveling Commercial Roofer- 5
Month Ohio Project Compensation:
Hourly Pay:
$20.00- 28. 00/Hour (Crew) | $32.00
- 45.
DOE Per Diem:
$80/Day, 7 days a week while traveling ($2,400+/month)Project Bonus:
$2500K- 5,000
K Start Date:
Early September 2026Job Type:
Full Time Position Overview This is a 5-month traveling assignment (late September 2026 through February/March 2027) with full-time hours straight through the winter, when most roofing crews get sent home. You'll start with a paid training week in early September, then travel to Ohio with your crew for the duration of the project. This is not a temp job- you're hired as a full-time JR & Co. employee in your home market, and when the project wraps, you come home to a permanent spot on your local crew with a company that has a 40-year track record and a deep backlog. What You'll Earn Total project earnings: $45,000
- 85,000 over 5 months, including wages, per diem, and bonus.
Wages:
$6,000- 13,600 per month depending on experience (60-hour weeks with overtime) Per diem: $2,400+ per month ($80/day, 7 days a week)
Total:
approximately $8,500- 17,000 per month depending on experience Project completion bonus: $2,500 for crew members, $5,000 for experienced journeyman/foreman-level roofers (paid $1,000/month) Guaranteed 6-day, 10-hour schedule with overtime every week—no winter layoff A permanent home: full-time position on your local market's crew when the project is complete Schedule & Travel 6 days per week, 10 hours per day (20 hours of overtime weekly) Travel to project site in Ohio from late September 2026 through February/March 2027 Fly home for holidays Lodging arrangements plus $80 daily per diem, paid 7 days a week while on the road Key Responsibilities Install commercial roofing systems safely and to JR & Co.
- show up on time, work hard, and look out for your teammates Experienced journeyman/foreman: lead by example, train and mentor younger crew members, and take accountability for your crew's quality and safety Qualifications For experienced journeymen and foreman-level roofers: 3-5+ years commercial roofing experience For crew members: Construction experience preferred, not required Strong work ethic, reliability, and a genuine desire to work and earn Able to commit to 5 months of travel (home for holidays) Pass a background check and drug screen; meet project site access requirements Reliable transportation to your home market's shop; valid driver's license preferred Physical Requirements Able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the day Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions Able to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and walk on rooftops for 10-hour shifts Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Weekly Pay Long-term career path•crew members who perform on this project will be retained as a permanent employee at JR&Co At JR & Co Inc we're not just building roofs•we're building careers.