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Fence Erectors: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 20 tasks, including 19 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2019.

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Core · Task 13623 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.

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Core · Task 13627 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.

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Core · Task 13625 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.

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Core · Task 13624 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.

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Core · Task 13637 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.

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Core · Task 13626 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.

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Core · Task 13633 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.

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Core · Task 13634 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13629 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.

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Core · Task 13630 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.

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Core · Task 13631 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.

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Core · Task 13628 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.

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Core · Task 13632 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.

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Core · Task 13635 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.

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Core · Task 13641 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.

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Core · Task 13636 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Insert metal tubing through rail supports.

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Core · Task 13638 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.

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Core · Task 13639 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.

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Core · Task 13640 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 13642 · 08/2019 · Incumbent

Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.

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