Fencing Laborer-Fortress(Carrboro,NC)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Fence Installer/Laborer to join our construction team for large-scale solar energy projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing perimeter and substation fencing in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and local regulations. This role is critical to ensuring site security, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install chain-link and game      fencing (typically      6'–8' tall with barbed wire) around solar fields and substations per      project drawings and NEC/AHJ requirements.
• Set terminal, brace, and line      posts using      concrete footings or driven methods, ensuring alignment and structural      integrity.
• Assemble and hang gates (e.g., 24' double swing      gates) with tamper-proof hardware and padlocks.
• Read and interpret blueprints,      site plans, and fencing specifications to determine layout and materials.
• Operate hand and power tools (e.g., augers, post      drivers, saws) safely and efficiently.
• Perform site prep including clearing      vegetation, marking post locations, and ensuring access paths are      maintained.
• Install signage (e.g., “Danger/High      Voltage/Keep Out”) at required intervals per code and owner requirements.
• Maintain daily logs of installed footage and      work performed using digital platforms (e.g., Sunscreen).
• Comply with OSHA and      site-specific safety protocols , including PPE use and participation in daily pre-job      briefs.

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience      in fence installation, preferably on utility-scale or commercial      construction sites.
• Familiarity with ASTM F1043      Class 1C and SSPWC (“Green Book”) standards.
• Ability to read construction      drawings and follow technical specifications.
• Physically capable of lifting      50+ lbs, working outdoors in varying weather, and standing for extended      periods.
• Valid driver’s license and      reliable transportation to job sites.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification      preferred.

Preferred Skills:  

• Experience with solar site      construction or renewable energy projects.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)      communication skills.
• Knowledge of grounding      requirements and electrical safety near substations.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.