Fence Helper

JOB TITLE:Fence Helper

LOCATION: Santa Barbara

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

PREPARED DATE: 4/19/2021

REPORTS TO: Sales & Fence Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting driver and co-workers with; Pre-trip and Post trip inspections, Checking daily load paperwork, Loading and unloading trucks, Driving a forklift, Stacking fence materials, Stocking fence materials, Repairing fence materials, Installing and Removing fencing in the field, Spotting for the truck driver, Periodically driving truck if allowed and when required, Periodically talking to customers, Cleaning yard and trucks, Working with crew members in a Safe, Cooperative and Professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to the following.

• Assist fence driver with conducting daily pre-trip and post trip vehicle inspection reports. Assist in conducting daily inspection of all tools assigned to the truck to ensure safety and proper working condition.
• Assist fence driver with checking daily paperwork and loads to ensure that truck has all material (fence panels, chain link, stands, poles, gates, etc.) and tools needed to complete work order. Help making calls to customer to give estimated arrival times.
• Assist fence driver with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
• Once certified drive forklift for loading and unloading of materials, tools and equipment. Remember to never operate vehicles or equipment you are not trained on.
• Assist in reviewing jobsite for fence layout and possible obstructions. Unstrap truck.
• Install temporary fence, either pounded post chain link or fence panels on stands with gravel bags per work orders. You will also be installing various types of gates.
• For change orders you may be doing repair work replacing broken parts or materials.
• Remove rental fence from job sites and safely load on the truck for transportation back to branch. Checking load belts and connections prior to departure is critical to Safety.
• Inspect all panels for damage. Operate fence vehicle at or to and from pre-designated work sites as needed. Follows all established safety rules & regulations.
• From time to time you will be asked to do yard cleaning, stocking of materials, repairing materials, disposing of damage or old materials as instructed etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

If driving, you may be asked to lead a crew for the day.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate and work closely with team.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to withstand all types of weather conditions.

• Ability to lift and stand and physically work for 8 hours per day.
• Practical skills for using hand and power tools.
• A valid Class C driver’s license preferred.

• Minimum one- year general labor experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and minimum 1 year general labor experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Doing Good: Maintains and promotes integrity and values in conduct of all activities.
• Making Good: Takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project, or issue.
• Treating Our People Well: Proactively seeks and finds ways to provide extraordinary service. Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view. Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals characterized by pride, trust, and commitment.
• Observant: Ability to identify safety or operational deficiencies and to quickly implement a correction.
• Safety Matters: Actively participates in creating a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and our customers.
• Environmentally Focused: Takes initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations. Makes everyday Earth Day.

NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Safety Conscious, Flexible, Teamwork

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to document basic information on pre-designated forms. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel or stoop down as well as using hands to handle materials, and or to feel small parts. Also be able to speak and to hear for Safety reasons. You must also be able to reach with hands and arms for lifting and moving materials. The employee frequently is required to walk for long periods of time on concrete floors; stoop, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. . Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear and safety eyeglasses.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. Employee will be in a shop environment and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position requires employee to travel using company vehicle to off-site work locations using company vehicle.