| 1. | Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. |
| 2. | Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels. |
| 3. | Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications. |
| 4. | Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers. |
| 5. | Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes. |
| 6. | Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices. |
| 7. | Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts. |
| 8. | Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths. |
| 9. | Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts. |
| 10. | Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames. |
| 11. | Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers. |
| 12. | Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools. |
| 13. | Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves. |
| 14. | Insert metal tubing through rail supports. |
| 15. | Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames. |
| 16. | Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences. |
| 17. | Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates. |
| 18. | Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment. |
| 19. | Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences. |
| 20. | Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging. |