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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Chain Link Fence Installer

2.	Fence Builder

3.	Fence Erector

4.	Fence Installer

5.	Fence Installer Helper

6.	Fence Laborer

7.	Fence Repairman

8.	Wire Fence Builder

9.	Wire Fence Erector

10.	Wood Fence Erector

11.	Wood Fence Installer

Job 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. Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.

	Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels. Verify alignment of structures or equipment. Position structural components.

	Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications. Measure work site dimensions. Mark reference points on construction materials.

	Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers. Dig holes or trenches.

	Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes. Position structural components.

	Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices. Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.

	Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts. Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. Pour materials into or on designated areas.

	Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths. Cut wood components for installation.

	Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts. Install wooden structural components.

	Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames. Install fencing or other barriers. Install metal structural components.

	Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers. Install wooden structural components.

	Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools. Install fencing or other barriers.

	Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves. Install metal structural components.

	Insert metal tubing through rail supports. Install metal structural components.

	Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames. Install fencing or other barriers.

	Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment. Weld metal components.

	Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences. Install wooden structural components.

	Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates. Install fencing or other barriers.

	Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences. Install fencing or other barriers.

	Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging. Operate detonation equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

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