What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fence Installer position at American Fence Company?
We are looking for a Rental Fence Installation Helper that not only wants to have a job but to have a long term career. Pay is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience. This position is responsible for assisting with installation, removal and repairing of rental fence panels. Successful candidates will have demonstrated reliability, integrity, and an excellent work ethic.
Overview of duties:
- Assist in preparing the site area for installation of the fence.
- Locate, understand markings, and follow requirements for underground utility safety prior to pounding posts into ground.
- Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
- Pound posts into ground, asphalt or concrete using jack hammer, core drill and/or a gas/air pounder.
- Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
- Install privacy panels as required per specifications.
- Install rental fence panels on posts or stands per customer request and stablize with sandbags or weights as needed.
- Repair broken post braces as needed.
- Field repair temporary fence panels for quality assurance.
- Carry panels and materials to site for installation.
- Operate forklift and attachments for loading and unloading of trucks and moving materials on company property or at job sites.
- Remove rental fence panels from site and safely load on the truck for transportation back to branch.
- Inspect all panels for damage, tag damaged panels and determine if the damages need to be charged back to the customer.
- Inspect and complete safety checklist for all equipment, power tools, and machinery prior to each use.
- Follow company and government safety/health rules and regulations.
Skills required:
- Attention to detail
- Mastery with air/hand/power tools
- Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
Experience Required:
- 1 year heavy construction preferred
- Prior fencing experience preferred
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record (no DUI/DWI). We conduct a thorough background check and drug screen.
About Us:
American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is the largest installer of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.
Benefits:
We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:
- Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary AD & D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Training
- 401k with company match
- Employee Discounts
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment
Salary : $22 - $26