Fence Erectors
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 121 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 5% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Align posts, by lines or sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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