Fence Erectors
Construction and ExtractionAI Impact Assessment
This job is relatively safe from AI automation and may even benefit from AI tools.
Fence Erectors with an AI automation risk score of 3%. Analysis includes 20 core tasks.
Why This Score?
- Work environment requires human interaction and presence
Responsibilities and Abilities
Key Responsibilities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Required Abilities
- Manual Dexterity
- Trunk Strength
- Multilimb Coordination
- Static Strength
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Key Tasks
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
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Data Sources
Analysis based on O*NET data