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Career: Fence Erectors
Job Description
Erect and repair metal and wooden fences and fence gates around highways, industrial establishments, residences, or farms, using hand and power tools.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications. |
100
|
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers. |
100
|
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes. |
100
|
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools. |
99
|
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels. |
98
|
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves. |
97
|
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts. |
97
|
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames. |
94
|
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths. |
94
|
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts. |
94
|
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates. |
93
|
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers. |
93
|
Insert metal tubing through rail supports. |
92
|
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames. |
85
|
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences. |
81
|
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. |
79
|
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices. |
67
|
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences. |
57
|
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment. |
20
|
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
87
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
77
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
59
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
54
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
53
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
50
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
48
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
47
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
45
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
45
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
45
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
44
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
44
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
42
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
42
|
Thinking Creatively
|
41
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
41
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
39
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
38
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
36
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
35
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
34
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
32
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
32
|
Processing Information
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
31
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
29
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
29
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
26
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
25
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
22
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
21
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
18
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
16
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
11
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
8
|
Interacting With Computers
|