OHD Fence Laborer

Job Title:        Fence laborer

Department:  

Reports To:    Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt   

Prepared By: Management Mike Fannin

Prepared Date: July 2024

Approved By:

Approved Date:

 Summary   Installs, maintains and services cable lines, subscriber carrier systems, terminal, protections devices and customer-owned equipment.  Diagnose and repair trouble to first active.

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Construction: Digging holes and trenches, mixing and pouring concrete, and installing fence posts and panels
  • Assembly: Making rails, assembling gates, and stretching fencing between posts
  • Maintenance: Performing minor repairs and adjustments
  • Performs other related duties as assigned (such as warehouse upkeep)

*These tasks do not meet the American with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually les than 5% of time spent.  However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

No subordinate supervisors report to this position

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Designs workflows and procedures; Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
  • Design – Generates creative solution; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
  • Technical Skills – Assess own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
  • Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things.
  • Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Participates in meetings; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
  • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
  • Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  • Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
  • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
  • Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Attendance: Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Takes independent actions and calculates risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Three to five years related experience /or successful completion of  training, certifications and skills.

 

KNOWLEDGES                                                

English Language

       Knowledge of the structure of the English Language

Knowledge of the content of the English Language

Knowledge of the meanings of words

Knowledge of the spelling of words

Mechanical

Frame carpentry
– Power tool operation
– Fence building techniques
– Carpentry skills

       Knowledge of hand tools

Knowledge of drills

Knowledge of pliers

Knowledge of screwdrivers

Mathematics

Knowledge of mathematical applications

Customer and Personal Service

       Knowledge of principles for providing customer services

Knowledge of customer needs assessments.

Knowledge of quality standards for services

Knowledge of evaluations for customer satisfaction

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote safety

Knowledge of local, state, or national security operations

Knowledge of regulations to protect people, data, property and institutional security

Knowledge of anti-virus and firewall protection

 

SKILLS                                                 

Writing

       Skill of communicating effectively in writing

Skill of communication effectively for the needs of the audience

Active Listening

       Skill to five full attentions to what other people are saying

Skill to take time to understand the points being made

Skill to ask questions as appropriate

Skill to not interrupt at inappropriate times

Reading Comprehension

       Skill to understand written sentences

Skill to understand paragraphs in work related documents.

Time Management

       Skill to manage own time

Skill to manage time of others

Judgment and Decision Making

       Skill to consider costs and benefits

Skill to make to consider potential actions to choose most appropriate one.

Speaking

       Skill to talk to others

Skill to convey information effectively

Critical Thinking

       Skill to use logic to identify the strengths or weaknesses of alternative solutions

Skill to use reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of conclusions

Skill to use logic and reasoning when approaching problems

Quality Control Analysis

       Skill in conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes

Skill to evaluate quality or performance

Troubleshooting, Installation and Repair

Skill in determining causes of operating errors

Skill to determine proper procedures or actions to take following errors

Skill to determine the kind of tolls and equipment needed to do a job

Skill in reading cable records, specifications and circuit diagrams

Skill to install equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications

Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools

Skill to perform routine maintenance on equipment

Skill to determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Skill to splice cable

Skill to set up a Node

Mechanical

       Skill to use machines and tools

Skill to set level of active equipment

Skill to use amp

Skill to use line extenders

Skill to use hand tools

Skill to use drills

Skill to use pliers

Skill to use screwdrivers

Skill to use crimpers

Skill to use staple gun

Skill to use Field Strength Meter

Skill to use VOM

 

ABILITIES                                            

Independence

       Ability to work independently

Ability to make sound technical decisions using information at hand

Detail  

       Ability to pay close attention to detail

Oral Comprehension and Expression

       Ability to listen

Ability to understand spoken words

Ability to understand spoken sentences

Ability to understand information

Ability to understand ideas in spoken words

       Ability to communicate information in speaking

Ability to communicate ideas in speaking so others will understand

Speech Clarity

       Ability to speak clearly

Ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

Inductive Reasoning

       Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules

Ability to form conclusions based on pieces of information

Ability to find relationships among events

Problem Sensitivity

       Ability to identify when something is wrong

Ability to identify situations that may go wrong

Ability to recognize problems

Written Comprehension and Expression

       Ability to communicate information in writing

Ability to communicate ideas in writing so others will understand

Ability to read

Ability to understand information presented in writing

Ability to understand ideas presented in writing

Deductive Reasoning

Ability to apply general rules to specific problems

Ability to produce answers that make sense

Dexterity

       Ability to quickly move ones hand

Ability to move hand together with arm

Ability to grasp with hands

Ability to manipulate and assemble objects

Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Drivers License and acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, finger/grasp or feel, lift, and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift, pull, push and/or move up to 75pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

 

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional loud noise.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to environmental conditions including outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust, dirt, heat, fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, wetness or vibration.

Note:   The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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