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Fence Erectors
SOC 47-4031.00
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Zone 2
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control3.2
Active Listening3.1
Critical Thinking3.1
Speaking3.0
Coordination3.0
Operation Monitoring3.0
Judgment and Decision Making3.0
Time Management3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Building and Construction3.4
Customer and Personal Service2.7
Sales and Marketing2.4
Administration and Management2.4
Production and Processing2.4
English Language2.4
Mechanical2.3
Mathematics2.2
Key Tasks
1Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
2Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
3Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
4Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
5Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
Also Known As
Chain Link Fence Installer
Fence Builder
Fence Erector
Fence Installer
Fence Installer Helper
Fence Laborer
Fence Repairman
Wire Fence Builder
Wire Fence Erector
Wood Fence Erector
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