Fence Erectors
SOC Code: 47-4031
Fence Erectorss establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 81.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Coordination, Monitoring, Coordination.
AI-Proof Score: 81.4 — Very High
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Median Salary
$46,940
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Job Growth
4.6%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Coordination
- •Monitoring
- •Time Management
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Judgment and Decision Making
Common Tasks
- ✓Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
- ✓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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation