Fence Erector



Skills:
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking

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, using lines or by 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.

Tools used:
  • Pipe or tube cutter
  • Pullers
  • Staple guns
  • Tape measures
  • Wire cutters

Knowledge:
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Building and Construction
  • Transportation
  • Administration and Management
  • Design

Abilities:
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Trunk Strength
  • Multilimb Coordination
  • Static Strength
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness