Traveling Commercial Roofer - 5 Month Project

This is a 5-month traveling assignment (late September 2026 through February/March 2027) with full-time hours straight through the winter. You'll start with a paid training week in early September, then travel to Ohio with your crew for the duration of the project. When the project wraps, you return to a permanent spot on your local crew.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $20.00–$28.00/hour (Crew) | $32.00–$45.00/hour (Journeyman/Foreman Level) based on experience
• Per Diem: $80/day, 7 days a week while traveling ($2,400+/month)
• Project Bonus: $2,500 for crew members, $5,000 for experienced journeyman/foreman-level roofers (paid $1,000/month)
• Total project earnings: $45,000–$85,000 over 5 months, including wages, per diem, and bonus

Monthly Breakdown While On The Project:

• Wages: $6,000–$13,600 per month (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

Schedule

• 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

Responsibilities

• Install commercial roofing systems safely and to JR & Co. quality standards
• Load, stage, and handle roofing materials and equipment
• Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols, including fall protection at heights
• Work as part of a tight-knit traveling crew—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

Requirements

• 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—permanent employment at JR&Co after project completion

At JR & Co Inc, we specialize across a full range of building envelope services, including commercial roofing, architectural cladding (sheet metal), glass and glazing, solar panel installation, rooftop maintenance, and disaster relief. Established in 1986 and proudly veteran-owned, we're an energetic, optimistic, and family-oriented construction company based out of Kansas City.