Fence Installer - Lead

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. • Richmond, VA

6d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Sunbelt Rentals is hiring a Lead Fence Installer to lead temporary fencing setup and breakdown projects across the Richmond, Virginia metro area. The role combines hands-on installation work with leadership and responsibility for the job site. The Lead works alongside the crew, coordinates with clients, manages daily tasks, and ensures work is completed safely, to project specifications, and on time. The position also operates non-CDL company trucks to transport crew members, equipment, and materials to and from jobsites.

The role requires outdoor physical labor in varying weather conditions, including lifting and carrying fence panels weighing approximately 50–80 pounds. It includes supervising, training, and mentoring crew members; maintaining site safety; completing job reports and logs; and transporting loads secured to DOT standards. The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and offers 40 scheduled hours per week. Base pay is $21.38–$30.72; starting pay may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience.

Requirements

• Proven ability to motivate a team, manage site workflow, and lead under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and a clean Motor Vehicle Record suitable for background checks to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry fence panels weighing approximately 50–80 pounds.
• Comfort using hand and power tools, including drills, post drivers, power washers, and banding equipment.
• Reliable transportation to report to the Richmond branch.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience.
• 1-ton truck experience.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the installation crew to safely build, install, and tear down temporary fencing and barricades according to project specifications.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact, coordinate with clients, manage daily tasks, and ensure high-quality, on-time completion.
• Supervise, train, and mentor crew members.
• Promote site safety, conduct site checklists, and call a Safety Time Out when necessary.
• Operate non-CDL company vehicles, such as 1-ton trucks, to transport crew, equipment, and materials.
• Secure vehicle loads to DOT standards.
• Complete daily job reports, site checklists, and inventory logs accurately.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Volunteer time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Accident, life, and travel insurance.
• Flexible spending.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Length of Service Awards.
• 12–25 vacation days depending on years of service.
• 5 sick days.
• 6 holidays.
• 2 half-day holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• 1 inclusion day.
• 1 volunteer day.
• Competitive pay.
• Solid career growth opportunities.
• On-the-job training for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed