Fence Helper

National Construction Rentals; Bergen Township (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Construction Rentals, Inc. seeks a Fence Helper to support the Fence Foreman in installing and maintaining fences according to NCR standards. You will assist fence operations, maintain a safe work environment, and represent NCR professionally on job sites.

This role is outdoors, physically demanding, with daily driving duties and a strong emphasis on safety. A high school diploma is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, manuals, and instructions.
• Perform mathematical calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Proficiency in following detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Application of common-sense reasoning to execute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and testing of vehicles and equipment for safe operation.
• Load trucks with equipment and materials for daily assignments.
• Attend job sites with Foreman and review project details with customers.
• Install fence poles, erect fences, and tension wire per NCR specs.
• Keep job sites clean and ensure equipment is stored after work.
• Maintain trucks and restock materials for future installations.
• Participate in safety meetings and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Mathematical calculations

Following instructions

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Buffalo NY - Bergen, NY 14416
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Construction

As a Fence Helper at National Construction Rentals, Inc. (NCR), you will play a crucial role in assisting the Fence Foreman to ensure the successful installation and maintenance of fences according to company standards. Your responsibilities include supporting all aspects of fence operations, maintaining a safe work environment, and upholding high levels of customer satisfaction. You will represent NCR professionally while adhering to safety protocols and contributing to a positive team dynamic.

Essential Functions

• Conduct daily inspections and testing of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Load truck with necessary equipment and materials for daily assignments, ensuring secure placement.
• Attend job sites with Foreman, meet with customers to review project details.
• Install fence poles, erect fences, and tension wire to meet NCR specifications.
• Clean job sites thoroughly, remove debris, and ensure all equipment is properly stored on the truck upon completion of work.
• Clean and maintain trucks, restocking materials for future fence installations.
• Always adhere to safety protocols, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and participate in all required safety meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in following detailed instructions and making occasional independent decisions.
• Capability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operational manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Competence in performing mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Application of common-sense reasoning to effectively execute detailed written and verbal instructions.

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record within company guidelines.
• Positions that require driving a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more require the incumbent to be at least 21 years old and possess a DOT medical card.
• A forklift certification will be provided after hire.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Conditions involve working outdoors in extreme weather conditions, long periods of driving and walking; occasional standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking and hearing/listening, working in high precarious places.
• The nature of the work is extremely physical, which requires frequent holding, pulling or pushing up to 100 lbs.
• Fence helpers are exposed to working with and around moving and vibrating mechanical parts and working in high precarious places.
• Work involves exposure to loud machines, vehicles, and building construction noise.