Construction Foreman

About Us

American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is the largest installer of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

About the role

We are looking for a Rental Fence Installation Foreman that not only wants to have a job but to have a long term career. This position is responsible for managing installation, removal and repairing of rental fence panels. Successful candidates will have demonstrated reliability, leadership, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the site area for installation of the fence.
• Locate, understand markings, and follow requirements for underground utility safety prior to pounding posts into ground.
• Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts.
• Pound posts into ground, asphalt or concrete using jack hammer, core drill and/or a gas/air pounder.
• Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
• Install privacy panels as required per specifications.
• Install rental fence panels on posts or stands per customer request and stabilize with sandbags or weights as needed.
• Field repair temporary fence panels for quality assurance.
• Repair broken post braces as needed.
• Carry panels and materials to site for installation.
• Work with customers for information and questions regarding site specifications.
• Ensure the specifications for the site have been met by the crew and/or subcontractors.
• Remove rental fence panels from site and safely load on the truck for transportation back to branch.
• Inspect all panels for damage, tag damaged panels and determine if the damages need to be charged back to the customer.
• Collects customer signatures to finalize work orders and damage panel receipts.
• Operate forklift and attachments for loading and unloading of trucks and moving materials on company property or at job sites.
• Drive company truck to customer sites and back to branch following DOT regulations.
• Completes administrative tasks such as collection of signatures for all work performed, employee time sheets, and other paperwork.
• Inspect and complete safety checklist for all equipment, power tools, and machinery prior to each use.
• Follow company and government safety/health rules and regulations.

Skills required

• Attention to detail
• Mastery with air/hand/power tools
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Experience Required

• 1 year heavy construction required
• 1 plus years of experience in driving large commercial vehicles (non-CDL)
• 1 plus years of experience in supervising
• Prior fencing experience preferred

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record (no DUI/DWI).
• We conduct a thorough background check and drug screen.

Pay

$26.00-$33.00 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Training
• 401k with company match
• Employee Discounts