Fence Installer
About The Position
American Fence Company is seeking a Rental Fence Installation Helper to assist with installation, removal, repair, and inspection of rental fence panels. The role is intended for someone seeking a long-term career. Pay is $22.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates should demonstrate reliability, integrity, and a strong work ethic. The position involves preparing job sites, installing and removing rental fence panels, repairing damaged equipment, transporting materials, and operating a forklift. Employees must follow underground utility safety requirements and company and government safety and health rules. The role requires lifting up to 100 pounds and using hand, power, and other construction tools. American Fence Company, founded in 1948, describes itself as the largest installer of rental and permanent fence and says its focus is future growth. The company attributes an average employee tenure of nine years to its emphasis on valuing employees.
Requirements
- Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and excellent work ethic.
- Attention to detail.
- Mastery of air, hand, and power tools.
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record; no DUI/DWI.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- One year of heavy construction experience preferred.
- Prior fencing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing site areas for fence installation.
- Locate and understand utility markings and follow underground utility safety requirements before driving posts into the ground.
- Align posts using lines or sighting and verify their vertical alignment with a plumb bob or spirit level.
- Drive posts into ground, asphalt, or concrete using a jackhammer, core drill, and/or gas- or air-powered pounder.
- Attach fence rail supports to posts using hammers and pliers.
- Install privacy panels as specified.
- Install rental fence panels on posts or stands according to customer requests and stabilize them with sandbags or weights as needed.
- Repair broken post braces.
- Repair temporary fence panels in the field for quality assurance.
- Carry panels and materials to installation sites.
- Operate forklifts and attachments to load and unload trucks and move materials on company property or at job sites.
- Remove rental fence panels from sites and safely load them onto trucks for return to the branch.
- Inspect panels for damage, tag damaged panels, and determine whether damage should be charged to the customer.
- Inspect equipment, power tools, and machinery and complete safety checklists before each use.
- Follow company and government safety and health rules and regulations.
Benefits
- 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.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
