NorthStar

Occupations/47-4031.00

Fence Erectors

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

37%

More resilient

Human characteristics

59%

Balanced human and task mix

Task orientation

66%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Task

    Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.

  • Task

    Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.

  • Task

    Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.

These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.

Core tasks

  1. 01Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
  2. 02Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  3. 03Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
  4. 04Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
  5. 05Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  6. 06Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.45
  • Degree of automation2.39
  • Time sitting1.68
  • Originality (ability)1.88
  • Conflict situations3.22
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.17
  • Outdoors / weather4.76
  • Disease exposure1.36
  • Decision freedom4.23

Top abilities

  • Trunk Strength3.75
  • Manual Dexterity3.75
  • Multilimb Coordination3.62
  • Static Strength3.38
  • Finger Dexterity3.25
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.25
  • Stamina3.12
  • Near Vision3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension2.50
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.00
  • Speaking3.00
  • Mathematics2.25
  • Science1.12
  • Critical Thinking3.00
  • Active Learning2.25
  • Learning Strategies2.25
  • Monitoring3.00

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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