Lead Fence Installer

Lead Fence Installers lead a crew in the installation and repair all types of fence and gates using a range of hand and power tools.  As a Lead Fence Installer you will work on wood, chain link, vinyl and other type fences.  In this job you will need good practical ability in wood and metalwork.  You will also need to be comfortable working with numbers and have the ability to read and follow plans.  You will work hands on both indoors and outdoors.  You will be responsible for yourself and the crew that you are in charge of, ensuring that the contract with the customer is followed and that your crew is following safe work practices and taking required breaks/lunches. 

Work Duties

As a Lead Fence Installer you will lead a team of Fence Installers.  You might work on, but not limited to the following:

           -boundary fencing for homes and businesses

           -security fencing for commercial use

           -kennels, cages and other fence enclosures

You will review the job with the customer upon arrival to do installation.  Once you have agreed on plans you will typically:

           -remove the old fence if necessary

           -measure and lay out the lines of the new fence according to the plan

           -use hand tools to dig foundations for fence posts

           -position wooden, vinyl or metal posts and install them in concrete and/or plate posts to ground

           -frame and install fence materials, using a range of materials including wood, vinyl and chain link

           -ensure that you always follow health and safety regulations in your work

You will work upwards of 40 hours + per week depending on the availability of work.  You will be asked to work overtime and Saturday’s during peak season. 

You will be required to have a driver’s license and be insurable by our auto insurance company as you will be servicing a wide geographical area.  You may also be asked to pick up materials or equipment and make deliveries. 

Skills and abilities

To be a Lead Fence Installer you need:

-prior experience as a Fence Installer a must

-the ability to communicate clearly with customers

-practical skills for using hand and power tools

-ability to bend, lift, squat, stand and physically work for 8 hours per day with no restrictions

-the ability to understand and work from plans

-basic math skills for working out the amount of materials needed

-practical ability in wood and metalwork

-the ability to work as part of a team

-an awareness of health and safety issues