O*NET-SOC 47-4031.00

Fence Erectors

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.008/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2019
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d3.008/2019
Time Management2.B.5.a3.008/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.7508/2019
Trunk Strength1.A.3.a.43.7508/2019
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6208/2019
Static Strength1.A.3.a.13.3808/2019
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.2508/2019
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.2508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.Core6008/2019
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.Core6008/2019
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.Core6108/2019
Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.Core6108/2019
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.Core6008/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.6611/2023
Investigative2.1311/2023
Artistic1.3911/2023
Social1.3511/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.