office administrator

safety director

laborer

yard manager

low voltage technician

American Fence Company

When interviewed for the job, was never told how physical it was.  A lot of filing of checks.  Had to breakdown the checks, attach to backup, stuff them into envelopes, and put postage on them.  This is done once a week.  Then had to find time to file the backup into the file drawers, while doing your day to day.  There was also daily filing of the backup for the checks that would cut in the next check runs.  Was responsible for doing daily batching of invoices, and intercompany PO's (which you had to code), so they could be Data Entered into their PBS System.  Invoices/PO's had to be broken out by each Branch of the company.  While responsible for those jobs, still had to find time to go through your emails, where vendors would send their invoices, which you needed to print, pull PO's and receiving to make the Invoice package. On top of that had to find time to answer the emails from the vendors regarding their payments.  Then daily invoice packages were printed from the branches, that came to you for your review and coding.  Time was not your friend on this job.  Just not enough time to do ALL, but was Expected to handle. I was there only a month, and was still learning because everything was Not straight forward.  Lot of things you learn as you go.  Was never told that they were tracking every mistake you made (if though you were new).  Never told after so many of the mistakes you could lose your job, which I did.  Was never sat down, and told I was close to being let go.  Was just told I doing a good job.  Blind-sided, but per their policy can be let go without notice.  Just be prepared there is a lot to learn, and you must be physically able to handle the job. Good Luck!!

Work 7am-6pm typically with 4 day work week. Depending on who you work with there may be drama. Pay is decent (21$ to start no experience) and raises can come yearly. If you get your CDL your guaranteed a generous pay bump. Some management (including corporate) are helpful some are unreliable. No paid sick days. PTO is not great. Benefits are pretty good with a 401k match. Travel is required (they pay expenses and per diem). Much more than a fencing job, you learn a lot that comes with commercial construction (if residential it is just a fencing job). Good yearly Christmas bonus/party with giveaways, cookouts in the summer, ok culture if you can handle banter without being offended. Lots of guys who “know everything” and are smarter than everyone else but every job has a couple of those. For the most part people are even keeled just don’t take yourself too seriously.

I obtained my OSHA 10 (paid), forklift certification, CDL A, CPR/First Aid cert and a lot of experience (operating machinery, power tools, etc) and in 1 year received 5$ an hour in pay raises. Can’t complain too much! 

I have been working for American Fence Company now for almost a year as a commercial sales staff.  I came from estimating commercial plumbing for ten years.  I thought, fence?  This can't be that challenging.  Holy Cow, was I wrong!  This is an amazing industry filled with diversity and complexity.  I thought about the fence in my backyard and had no idea I would be estimating high tech restraint systems to stop vehicles from crashing into buildings or bomb threats.  Are you kidding me?  Wow.  

My staff has been exceptional and very supportive.  I rely on them every day.  Company leadership is incredible.  The owner is working one on one with you on the most complicated items.  That is pretty cool.  

You bet I would recommend American Fence Company.

Company is full of promises that are never fulfilled and when asked about are told it was something that hasn’t been done before. Blame is passed onto co-workers when management is  asked to address ongoing issues. No incentives to work hard because there is no clear path to promotions. Company standards change at the whim of branch manager making example out of single employees. The only sense of family is in management in office, field workers are looked down upon for asking questions and coming up with ways to increase moral. Many issues seem to be a joke or ignored. Not a great place to work.

Being a past employee, I can honestly tell you to not to work at such a toxic company. The reviews that are posted that show American Fence Company is a great company with great opportunities were written by the owner and management. It is all BS. If this company is such a good company than answer one question. Why is there such a huge turnover? When American Fence Company lists job positions like Office Manager, Installation Manager, Project Manager which are the same position, lying to get someone to apply is just the kind of environment this is. Bottom line is good luck if you work there. Keep looking because if you have any ethics you wont be there for long.

Working here was the utmost horrible place I have ever worked.
Owner of the company puts his nose in absolutely everything. He knows nothing about people skills.
Manager was constantly lying to customers about deadlines not being meet.
Extreme turnover rate. 
All good reviews are usually being coerced from the owner telling his workers to give them good reviews to offset the bad ones. I was asked to do this several times. 
No ethics what so ever. I witnessed  the manager telling an estimator / salesman to doctor a bid to try and get it just because the bid came in to high and late. Pay was very substandard.

I started with American Fence Company as an installer.  About four  years ago, they had a sales position open up in residential.  I applied and got the job.  Wow!  I love it.  I love the opportunity they gave me to better me and my family.  I read the review about the commission system changing.  They have never changed the commission system.  Well, they did add a bonus plan on top of our commissions based on gross sales.  So, we can earn commissions and bonus for gross sales.  It does change from year to year based on the backlog but it is extra and it is pretty cool.

American Fence Company is a fast paced and growing company.  A typical day at work is relaxed but challenging.  Managers are very clear as to what the expectations are for you and are very supportive.  

My co-workers are great.  These are seasoned professionals who are always willing to help.  

The hardest part of the job is that it is the work is challenging.  You have to be on your toes.  

The most enjoyable part of the job is that the supervisors are great.  They are very supportive and run interference for you or carry the ball.

Management is POOR, and childish. Company is ran like a highschool. Any opnion given just puts a target on back and the company will then push you out. Field workers treated extremely expendable and office is untouchables to them. Promised opportunities just for them to be lies and false to get you to work. 28 dollars is actually like 21 due to lack of work. If you try to better yourself or colleagues and the company it will be treated as you are a bad employee and then they will treat you poorly.

In Kansas City, we have seen a lot of change.  Positive change.  We are moving into a new facility in April.  Our temporary fence business has tripled in the last couple years and we are excited. This new facility will give us a lot of room to grow.  

What is really neat about AFC is that anything is possible.  If we can sell it; the owner backs you up with product.  This is important in sales. 

Kansas just hired a new project manager position because of this growth.  It is great to see these new positions to support sales.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Office administrator 10 salaries reported	$24.00 per hour
Safety director 3 salaries reported	$100,000 per year
Laborer 2 salaries reported	$22.50 per hour
Yard manager 1 salary reported	$66,035 per year
Low voltage technician 1 salary reported	$60,000 per year

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