Fence Technician

United Site Services, Inc; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,300 - 32,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Medical/Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

United Site Services, Inc is seeking a Fence Technician in Gainesville, Virginia. The role involves safe transportation, installation, and removal of temporary fencing at customer sites, adhering to safety standards while ensuring high-quality service delivery.

The ideal candidate has a CDL Class C and at least two years of commercial driving experience, complemented by excellent customer service and time-management skills. A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection of all tools for safety.
• Operate fence vehicle to and from work sites.
• Train and support Fence Helpers on proper installation procedures.

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Customer service skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class C)

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Fence Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation, installation, and removal of temporary fencing at customer job sites. This role ensures timely, high-quality service delivery while operating vehicles and equipment in compliance with safety standards. Fence Technicians maintain a strong customer focus, support the onboarding and training of new team members, and may step in to assist with lead responsibilities as needed to support daily operations.

Essential Functions

• Conduct daily inspection of all tools assigned to the truck to ensure safety and proper working condition
• Check loads to ensure that truck has all material (fence panels, poles, etc.) and tools needed to complete service tickets
• Conduct daily pre-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately
• Operate fence vehicle to and from pre-designated work sites
• Unload all fence materials and install fence panels, with appropriate tools, at work site in accordance with pre-determined specifications. Locate, measure and mark location for placement of panels & installation
• Coordinate the workload and the efforts of the Fence Helper. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment & work site to ensure that specifications are met
• Meet with site superintendent (or other designated representative) to confirm work order. Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive additional instructions, changes to work locations, etc
• Record information such as personnel, production and operational data on specified forms and submit to Fence Manager at end of each shift
• Train and support Fence Helpers on proper installation procedures and safety protocols; reinforce best practices in the field and step in to support lead technician responsibilities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL Class C).
• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Sit while driving and stand while servicing products
• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance
• Speak clearly so customers can understand
• Understand the speech of another person
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion
• Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling
• Lift up to 40lbs from your waist to your shoulders
• Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head
• Crouch and squat
• Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally

Benefits Summary

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
• Medical/Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Voluntary Spousal Life
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
• Commuter/Transit Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

Salary Range

$17.64 – $23.81 / hour

Pay Transparency Statement

At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

EEO Statement

Some positions may require secure site access and/or domestic air travel. All candidates for positions which require secure site access and/or domestic air travel must possess an acceptable form of identification to comply with state and federal regulations, such as REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID, or U.S. passport. This statement is not intended to require documentation beyond what is acceptable under the federal I-9 form process administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); and should not be construed as creating additional employment eligibility verification requirements.

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.