Fence Technician

DEPARTMENT: Operations

POSITION TYPE/STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)

REPORTS TO: Branch Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Not a supervisory role

ADOPTED/REVISED: 04/2026

Under the general supervision of the branch supervisor, the Fence Technician is responsible for the successful delivery, installation, relocation, and removal of temporary fencing.

• Conduct daily pre-shift & post-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately.
• Report improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions to the Operations Supervisor/Manager.
• Operate flatbed or fence trucks to and from pre-designated work sites based on daily routing information.
• Maintain telephone or radio contact with dispatch to receive additional instructions, changes to work location, etc.
• Follow basic instructions from Branch Supervisor.
• Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor on status of project(s), including any delays or change requests.
• Complete all necessary documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain logs for vehicles used during installation.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork for work completion (including all prevailing wage jobs).
• Ensure proper storage and maintenance of all tools used for fence installation based on company guidelines.
• Install temporary fencing at approved work site as directed.
• Measure and mark property boundaries to ensure accurate fence placement.
• Dig post holes and set posts securely in the ground.
• Install fence panels and other components according to specifications.
• Cut and shape materials to fit specific dimensions, occasionally using power tools.
• Ensure that the fence is level, plumb, and structurally sound.
• Ability to read fence plans on occasion.
• When the job has been completed, remove old fence sections, posts, and any accumulated debris while cleaning the site.
• Always leave customer site presentable and professional.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Initiative-taker.
• Reliable, with a high level of integrity and strong work ethic.
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to follow basic instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one conversation to customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills:
  • Ability to perform simple arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
  • Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency, measurement, weight, and distance.
• Reasoning ability:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Valid California Driver’s License and vehicle insurance at no less than California State minimum required limits of liability.

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 use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk, sometimes long distances. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may frequently also stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move between 50 pounds and 150 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision & ability to focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (in some cases extreme heat/cold), moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne…