Fence Erectors

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

Fence Erectors spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Static Strength, Trunk Strength, Extent Flexibility, and Multilimb Coordination. Fence Erectors are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, and Mechanical and are skilled at Coordination and Operation and Control.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Getting Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Processing Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  

Abilities

Static Strength
  
Trunk Strength
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Control Precision
  
Visualization
  
Stamina
  
Reaction Time
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Depth Perception
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Information Ordering
  
Response Orientation
  
Oral Expression
  
Far Vision
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Selective Attention
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Rate Control
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Time Sharing
  
Speech Recognition
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Number Facility
  
Written Expression
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Sound Localization
  
Memorization
  
Night Vision
  
Explosive Strength
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Building and Construction
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Mechanical
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Education and Training
  
Mathematics
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Administration and Management
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Design
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Transportation
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Clerical
  
Physics
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Law and Government
  
Geography
  

Wages

Connecticut
$41,100  
 
California
$37,760  
 
Illinois
$37,630  
 
Oregon
$37,430  
 
New York
$35,070  
 
Massachusetts
$34,460  
 
Maine
$34,140  
 
New Jersey
$33,400  
 
Minnesota
$33,060  
 
Maryland
$32,330  
 
Pennsylvania
$31,770  
 
Virginia
$31,760  
 
Wyoming
$31,340  
 
New Hampshire
$31,250  
 
Washington
$31,000  
 
Wisconsin
$30,840  
 
Nevada
$30,750  
 
Utah
$30,550  
 
Iowa
$30,390  
 
Georgia
$28,250  
 
Florida
$28,070  
 
Colorado
$27,690  
 
Ohio
$27,080  
 
Michigan
$26,920  
 
Nebraska
$26,910  
 
Indiana
$26,670  
 
South Carolina
$26,060  
 
Idaho
$25,930  
 
New Mexico
$25,660  
 
Texas
$25,540  
 
Arkansas
$25,530  
 
North Carolina
$25,380  
 
Mississippi
$25,200  
 
Missouri
$24,850  
 
Arizona
$24,250  
 
Kansas
$24,080  
 
Oklahoma
$23,900  
 
West Virginia
$23,620  
 
North Dakota
$23,440  
 
Louisiana
$23,220  
 
Tennessee
$23,120  
 
Alabama
$22,630  
 
South Dakota
$22,620  
 
Montana
$21,970  
 
Kentucky
$18,460  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Operation and Control
  
Time Management
  
Mathematics
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Service Orientation
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Persuasion
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Speaking
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Active Learning
  
Troubleshooting
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Writing
  
Instructing
  
Active Listening
  
Equipment Selection
  
Repairing
  
Negotiation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Independence
  
Leadership
  
Self Control
  
Initiative
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Integrity
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Analytical Thinking
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Physical Proximity
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Level of Competition
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Letters and Memos
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Consequence of Error
  
Work Schedules
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
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.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
  
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
  
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
  
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
  
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
  
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
  
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
  
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
  
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
  
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
  
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
  
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree