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Fence Technician

United Site Services, Inc, Salinas, CA, United States


Primary Purpose
Fence Technicians loves to drive a truck filled with fencing materials to designated work sites. Our customers expect fast and timely service, so it's important you are customer focused. You will also install the fence into the ground using a "kittyhawk."

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 Fence Helper on proper installation procedures, safety protocol, etc

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
$19.49 – $26.32 / hour

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.

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