Fence Technician
United Site Services
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Job Description
About USS
United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers' project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs. Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers. By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
What Most Fence Builders Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Fence building in Texas does not require a state trade license, which keeps the field open to hard workers who learn the craft. Quality and reliability separate the pros. Pay is hourly or per job, and crew leads who can read a layout, run a crew, and estimate accurately earn the most. Storm damage and the steady pace of new homes in the Houston metro keep demand strong most of the year.
New hires learn that fencing is heavy outdoor labor with real skill behind it. You dig or auger post holes through Houston clay, set posts plumb in concrete, and build straight, level runs across uneven ground. Materials range from wood and chain link to ornamental iron and vinyl, each with its own methods. Summer heat and physical strain are constant. The upside is fast, visible progress and a finished product you can stand back and see. Crews who work clean, hit their lines, and finish on time build the referrals that keep the schedule full.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A crew starts by marking the fence line, checking property boundaries, and laying out post spacing. Much of the day is setting posts. You dig or auger holes, place posts, check them plumb, and set them in concrete so the line stays straight and true. On uneven Houston lots this takes care to keep the run level and clean.
Once posts cure, you build out the fence. You attach rails, hang pickets or panels, and set gates that swing true and latch right. Wood, iron, chain link, and vinyl each call for different hardware and technique. You manage materials, keep cuts consistent, and clean up debris and old fence as you go. Communication with the homeowner covers gate placement and any surprises underground. Expect digging, lifting, saw work, and heat from start to finish, rewarded by a finished fence that transforms a yard in a day or two of visible progress.
What Fence Builders Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Construction Laborers).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $19.88/hr.
Building a Fencing Career in Texas
Fence building needs no state trade license in Texas. Skill and reliability are the credentials. Crews learn post setting, layout on uneven ground, and the methods for wood, iron, chain link, and vinyl. Larger commercial and automated-gate work can require electrical coordination and permits. The path is reputation based. You build speed and quality on the crew, learn to read a layout and estimate, and move into lead and sales roles. Experienced builders who bid accurately and finish clean can grow their own fencing company.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Fence Laborer $37,066/yr
Dig and set posts, haul materials, and learn the build methods.
- 2 Fence Builder / Installer $41,350/yr
Build straight, level runs and hang gates across all materials.
- 3 Crew Lead / Foreman $47,590/yr
Run a crew, manage layout, and own the quality of each job.
- 4 Estimator / Sales $47,590/yr
Measure jobs, bid accurately, and manage customer expectations.
- 5 Fencing Company Owner $58,323/yr
Run a fencing business and manage crews and materials.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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