Fence Erector
Employer: Paul Larson
Location: De Smet, SD
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $17.97/hour
Season: Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027
Experience: 2 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties found in SOC Code 47-4031 such as the following: Break ice, thaw lines; Clear snow from bunks using blade; Function tank heaters and de-icers; Assemble wind breaks; Increase shed bedding for insulation; Drive side by side; Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area; Set posts in upright position; Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts; Attach wire along tops of posts via insulators; Use spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers; Attach using hammers and pliers; Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position; Stretch wire between posts; Construct barriers and other types of fences, walls, and gates; Administer supplements as necessary; Rotate through paddocks; Monitor health; Drive machine such as and not limited to mixer, feed wagon; Monitor solar shocker and replace/repair as needed; Speak and understand English.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.
Transport: See Addendum C
Experience wanted: 2 months
Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
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