About This Career Path
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Construction & Architecture
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Construction & Architecture Industry
Fence Erectors
Average
$40,900
ANNUAL
$19.67
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,900
ANNUAL
$14.37
HOURLY
Mid Level
$43,650
ANNUAL
$20.99
HOURLY
Expert Level
$48,580
ANNUAL
$23.36
HOURLY
Fence Erectors
970
Projected job openings through 2030
Fence Erectors
Supporting Certifications
Degree Recommendations
Fence Erectors
01
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
02
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
03
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
04
Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
05
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
06
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
07
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
08
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
09
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
10
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
Fence Erectors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Static Strength
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Construction & Architecture
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