Fence Erectors
- Bright Outlook
- Rapid Growth
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
What you’d do
- 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.
Skills that matter
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Time Management
How to get there
Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one
Also called
- Fence Builder
- Fence Erector
- Fence Installer
- Fence Laborer
- Fence Contractor
- Fence Mechanic
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