Fence Erectors

Also called: Fence Builder, Fence Erector, Fence Installer, Fence Laborer,

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

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.

Business

customer service
management

Engineering and Technology

building and construction
design

Transportation

movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady

Endurance

exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Physical Strength

use your lower back and stomach
lift, push, pull, or carry

Controlled Movement

use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Persistence

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD
Cutlist Plus fx

Project management software

Maxwell Systems American Contractor
Software Design Associates Computer Fencing System CFS

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

high school diploma/GED
no high school diploma/GED

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$35,800

$25,160

$55,860