Fence Crew

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs routine manual labor-intensive tasks necessary to maintain the Tohono O'odham Nation's boundary fence, to include various maintenance tasks, light carpentry work. Knowledge and sensitivity to Sonoran desert plants, environment and animals. Extended shift scheduling.

The work is normally checked upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in progress, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair on the Nation's boundary fence line.
• Establish and gather information needed to ensure proper placement of fence line.
• Align posts, using lines or by sighting and verify vertical alignment of posts.
• Measure, layout and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings or specifications.
• Dig postholes using spades, posthole diggers or power-driven augers.
• Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach to fencing frames.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Load and unload fence materials delivered and other materials.
• Operate electrical powered manual tools and other equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Reports tasks beyond capability or scope to the Supervisor.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
• Mix and pour posthole cement concrete.
• May camp overnight in identified safe location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable tribal laws and regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of writing, spelling, and some basic math.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and practices.
• Knowledge of various hand and electrical tools.
• Skill in outdoor manual work/tasks.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate verbally efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently, organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
• Works well as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) month work experience in fence construction/repair to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Upon recommendation for hire a criminal background is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid Arizona driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is regularly exposed to heat, cold and other adverse field conditions. The employee must disclose any health issues that may affect work performance and required medical attention.