Build Your Career with Gillaspie Fencing!
Gillaspie Fencing is looking for hardworking, dependable, and motivated Fence Installers / General Laborers to join our growing team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in building quality projects, and want to learn a skilled trade with opportunities for advancement, we'd love to meet you. Welding experience helpful. Whether you have fencing experience or are eager to learn, we provide hands-on training for individuals with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
As a Fence Installer, you'll work alongside experienced crew members installing residential, commercial, and agricultural fencing while delivering outstanding craftsmanship and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Install a barbed wire fencing.
- Measure job sites and assist with layout according to project specifications.
- Dig post holes using hand tools, power augers, and other equipment.
- Set fence posts with concrete and ensure proper alignment and spacing.
- Install rails, pickets, panels, gates, hardware, and accessories.
- Operate construction equipment and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Load, unload, transport, and organize fencing materials and equipment.
- Perform demolition and removal of existing fences when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
- Read work orders and follow installation plans accurately.
- Work efficiently as part of a team to complete projects on schedule.
- Communicate professionally with customers while on-site.
- Perform general labor duties including lifting, carrying materials, site cleanup, and equipment maintenance.
- Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
- Assist with additional construction or repair projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous fence installation, construction, landscaping, carpentry, or general labor experience preferred but not required.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong work ethic with dependable attendance.
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
- Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
- Ability to work on uneven terrain and perform physically demanding work.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with a team.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening if required.
Preferred Experience
- Fence installation
- General construction
- Concrete work
- Landscaping
- Welding or fabrication (a plus)
- Equipment operation including skid steers or mini excavators (a plus)
Physical Requirements
- Lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
- Stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
- Work outdoors in hot, cold, windy, or rainy conditions.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment safely.
Why Join Gillaspie Fencing?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Overtime opportunities
- On-the-job training and career growth
- Supportive team environment
- Work with a respected local fencing company
- Opportunity to learn a skilled trade with advancement potential
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Company Description
At Gillaspie Fencing, we're committed to building more than just quality fences—we're building lasting relationships with our customers and rewarding careers for our team. Proudly serving Council Grove, Kansas, and the surrounding communities, we specialize in professional residential, commercial, and agricultural fencing solutions known for exceptional craftsmanship, reliability, and outstanding customer service. Our team takes pride in every project, working together to deliver durable, high-quality results while maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive work environment. If you're looking for a company that values hard work, integrity, teamwork, and opportunities for growth, Gillaspie Fencing is the place to build your future.