Traveling Commercial Roofer - 5 Month Project

Job Title: Traveling Commercial Roofer - 5 Month Ohio Project

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay: $20.00–$28. 00/Hour (Crew) | $32.00–$45.00/Hour (Journeyman/Foreman Level) DOE


• Per Diem: $80/Day, 7 days a week while traveling ($2,400+/month)


• Project Bonus: $2500K-$5,000K

Start Date: Early September 2026 

Job 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. Where you land in that range depends on your experience level.

Monthly breakdown while on the project:

• 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. 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

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. 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.  With a reputation for excellence in workmanship and customer service, we’ve earned recognition from top industry manufacturers and an A+ rating from the BBB. If you're looking for a place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact while working in a safety-focused, supportive environment, J.R. & Co., Inc. is the place for you. Join our team today and help us build something great!

JR & Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. JR & Co. Inc. participates in E-Verify. To learn more visit www.e-verify.gov.  All individuals who accept an offer of employment are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.