Fence Erector

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Fence Builder; Fence Contractor; Fence Erector; Fence Installer; Fence Laborer; Fence Mechanic; Fence Technician (Fence Tech); Gate Technician (Gate Tech); Wood Fence Erector

Tasks

• Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
• Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
• Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
• Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
• Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
• Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
• Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
• Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
• Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
• Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
• Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
• Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
• Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
• Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
• Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Building and Construction
• Transportation
• Administration and Management
• Design
• Mathematics
• English Language
• Mechanical
• Education and Training
• Sales and Marketing
• Production and Processing
• Engineering and Technology
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Manual Dexterity
• Trunk Strength
• Multilimb Coordination
• Static Strength
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Finger Dexterity
• Information Ordering
• Control Precision
• Dynamic Strength
• Stamina
• Near Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Reaction Time
• Extent Flexibility
• Depth Perception
• Speech Recognition