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Architecture and Construction
- Annual Median Wage$ 38,600$30,890
$54,340Annual NC Wage Range
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- Fence Erectors put up and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
What do they typically do
- Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes
- Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to make sure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area
- Make rails for fences by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths
- Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers
- Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts
- Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications
- Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices
- Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and check vertical alignment of posts using plumb bobs or spirit levels
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.5%Job Opening 59Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicenseN/AMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs658693Change 35