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Phillip Brocks

Riverton,South Island

Summary

Multi-tasking individual with a background in fencing site preparation. A highly communicative Fencer offering expertise in residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Prior to fencing, I have farming experience, working on one and owning my own farm.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Fencer

My Own Business
01.2003 - Current
  • Prepared sites and yards before installing fences by removing debris and rocks.
  • Installed wire, wood, and vinyl fences for various sized yards and areas for both residential and commercial customers.
  • Repaired broken fence panels and post braces for customers and checked for any additional damage.
  • Loaded trucks with fencing materials prior to each shift and unloaded all items upon arrival at job sites.
  • Streamlined equipment management processes for efficient inventory control and reduced maintenance costs.
  • Installed metal and wooden fences and privacy borders.
  • Used hand tools and instruments to take measurements.
  • Joined, raised and secured fence segments in place.
  • Dug holes and trenches to position fences correctly.
  • Discussed fencing requirements and specifications with clients.
  • Conducted site inspections to determine project costs and required installation materials.
  • Inspected fences for gaps and vulnerabilities, making necessary adjustments.
  • Reviewed property plans to delineate site parameters.
  • Attached rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
  • Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
  • Filled post holes with concrete to maintain proper stability and longevity of fencing installations.
  • Met customer needs by consulting project documentation to achieve proper marking of fence lines and pole locations.
  • Gathered location measurements and fence requirements to determine project scopes and establish action plans.
  • Complied with safety and quality requirements to protect personnel, customers and property structures.
  • Used power-driven auger to hollow out postholes with efficiency and manual digging methods for less complex work.
  • Contacted local officials to determine utility and water line locations prior to digging on any property.
  • Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.

Education

Menzies College
Wyndham, NZ

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Site preparation
  • Safety Requirements
  • Residential projects
  • Commercial projects
  • Competitive Mindset
  • Smooth transitions
  • Swift reactions
  • Advanced blade control
  • Fence repair and installation
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Following safety practices
  • Measuring properties
  • Managing materials
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Concrete mixing
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Project plans and diagrams
  • Deadline Management
  • Job Planning
  • Project Management
  • Site assessment

Timeline

Fencer

My Own Business
01.2003 - Current

Menzies College
Phillip Brocks