Fence Installer

We are looking for a Permanent Fence Installation Helper that not only wants to have a job but to have a long term career. Pay is $23.00 - $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 to prepare the site area for installation of the fence including removal of rocks, bushes, or other obstacles from designated fence path when needed.
• Locate, understand markings, and follow requirements for underground utility safety prior to digging.
• Dig postholes, using skid steer, jackhammer, core drill, gas or manual post hole diggers.
• Set posts in upright positions in postholes.
• Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
• 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.
• Help to 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.
• Help to assemble any custom iron fence order on site using hand and power tools.
• Assists with installing any privacy slats (horizontal and vertical) or privacy panels as required per specifications.
• Removal, loading, transportation, and disposal of old fence at site as required.
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, reach lift, skid steer and attachments for loading and unloading of trucks, installation of fences, or moving materials on company property or at job sites.
• 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