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.
