Occupation information for Fence Erectors District Of Columbia

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

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Typical education needed for entry: No formal educational credential

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  • Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  • Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
  • Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
  • 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.
  • Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Augers
  • Chucks
  • Claw hammer
  • Pullers

Technology:
  • Computer aided design CAD software
  • Project management software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Web page creation and editing software