Assosiate Fence Builder

KM Fencing of Burwell, NE is hiring for the role of Associate Fence Builder, a seasonal position. The Associate Fence Builder is responsible for working with the foreman and crew to construct high-quality livestock fence for our customers, the agriculture community in north central Nebraska.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of building and repairing barbed wire and high-tensile electric fence
• Assist the foreman in building fence, from building corners and gates to laying out and pounding posts, stringing and stapling wire
• Operate Bobcat, side-by-side, 4 wheeler, tractor to complete job 
• Maintenance of equipment
• Preparing fence line for construction; clearing trees, dozing ground
• Repair barbed wire fences
• Occasional assisting with seasonal ranch jobs; cedar tree clearing, weed spraying, water line maintenance/improvements

Job Requirements

• Experience driving a pickup with trailer, side-by-side, tractor, and skid steer operation
• Basic knowledge of building/construction and tool usage
• Experience with mechanics and welding is a plus
• Desire to see a job to completion
• Self-starter, anticipate the next steps
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work with a crew
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• Work is completed outdoors in all seasons, exposure to the elements is part of the job: wind, weeds, bugs, sun, deep sand, slick clay, steep hills, stickers, pokey cedars, you get the idea.
• M-F (and some Saturdays) full-time seasonal position. We are looking for someone to start March 1, 2026 and work through Dec 1, 2026.
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Pay and Benefits

• Starting wage DOE
• Housing provided for singles, includes utilities