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Fencers

Snapshot

Fencers erect and repair fences and gates.

Job stats

How many are employed in this occupation?

9000

What are the weekly earnings for full-time workers ($ before tax)?

$n/a

How does unemployment compare
with other occupations?

high

What is the vacancy level for this occupation?

moderate

Job prospects

below average

Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • laying out fence lines and marking positions for post holes
  • lifting and positioning fence posts in holes and securing posts with concrete, stone fill and soil
  • forming fence frames
  • constructing and attaching gates to fences
  • stretching materials between fence posts
  • constructing wooden paling, fibre-cement and metal fences
  • repairing and demolishing existing fences

Job Titles

  • Fencer

 

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