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Fence Erectors

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

$47,980 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 47-4031.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  2. 02Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  3. 03Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  4. 04Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  5. 05Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  6. 06Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  7. 07Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  8. 08Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  9. 09Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  10. 10Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  11. 11Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  12. 12Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Fence BuilderFence ErectorFence InstallerFence LaborerFence ContractorFence MechanicFence Technician (Fence Tech)Gate Technician (Gate Tech)Wood Fence Erector

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Knowledge the job leans on

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionTransportationAdministration and ManagementDesignMathematicsEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Skills that carry over from service

Time ManagementCoordinationOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessQuality Control Analysis