Pipelayer (Water, Sewer, Storm Utilities) - Petticoat-Schmitt

Are you tired of being treated like a number?

Would you like to work for a company where the owner knows you and everyone else on the job site by name?

Are you looking for the next level in your career as a Pipelayer?

If you are saying YES, and you know that you have what it takes to advance in your career, our Pipelayer position at Petticoat-Schmitt might be the right fit for you.

As a Pipelayer at Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll be an important part of our team in laying pipes for our large civil construction projects.

An Exciting New CAREER

We aren’t just looking for pipelayers. We are looking for pipelayers who are already thinking about the next step and want to become a foreman and eventually a superintendent.

When you join our team, you’ll go through our own Petticoat-Schmitt training and certification for pipelayers. You’ll also get ongoing training and opportunities for future advancement.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we work together to build life-changing infrastructure. Our focus on professionalism, communication, safety, and timeliness has made Petticoat-Schmitt the U.S. Southeast's most respected civil contractor. If you’d be proud to be a part of a team that takes care of each other and works hard to deliver, then our company is a great fit for you.

Our work includes construction services for public works, water resources, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), and site development. If you have skills and experience in pipelaying for large commercial construction projects and want to take your career to the next level, this role will be a great fit.

Your Responsibilities as a Pipelayer

As a Pipelayer at Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll need a solid background working with pipes, but also experience in handling the dynamics of a pipe crew

• You’re the point person and the main lead for the hole. You’ll work with the foreman to understand the activities and objectives of the day and communicate the information to the rest of the pipe crew. You’re responsible for keeping things organized and getting everyone to work together.
• You make sure the pipes are put in correctly. You’re responsible for the knowledge and proper execution of the project. This includes knowing the differences between all the different kinds of pipes we lay, knowing how to shoot grade stick for correct depth for setting pipe elevation, and setting up lasers properly to set the grades.

How to Know You’ll Be a Great Fit

This role isn’t for just anyone. Here’s what will make you a great Pipelayer at Petticoat-Schmitt:

• You have personal experience with responsibility in laying large-diameter utility pipe.
• You’re willing to learn new ways of doing things, and are always looking for new ways to improve your craft.
• You’re willing to pass on knowledge and teach others along the way.
• You’re open to feedback from others on how to improve.
• You’re a natural leader and know how to communicate effectively to get people to work together.
• You know how to get a cadence and flow on the project so that everyone is in sync with each other.
• You know the ins and outs of everything that happens in the hole.
• You’re willing to do things the Petticoat-Schmitt way to make sure things are installed correctly for project success.
• At the end of a project, you can stand back and take pride in your work. You’re a craftsman.

Here’s How You Will Measure Your Success

At the end of the day, here’s how you’ll know you’re a rock star:

• Meeting and beating production rates – You ensure that the pipe crew keeps the pace for the quantity of feet laid per day.
• NO LEAKS, NO REWORK – You make sure the job gets done correctly the first time so no one needs to go back.

We take our people and our culture seriously.

We take our people and culture seriously and require that every member of our team exhibits our core values. It’s not just what’s on the wall… It’s what walks down the hall. This is how we A.C.T.

You’ll love it here if you:

• Value ACCOUNTABILITY to put safety first, prefer clearly communicated expectations, enjoy executing a plan, and take ownership of solving problems.
• Care about CHARACTER, operate with integrity, honor commitments, are always trustworthy, and practice humility - no jerks allowed!
• Work as a TEAM, share the same vision to meet goals, want to grow as an individual, are willing to help others succeed, and are determined to do your best for the team.

Requirements for the Pipelayer Position at Petticoat-Schmitt:

• At least 6 months experience specifically as a pipelayer
• Experience must be working with large-diameter pipes in commercial construction
• Must be willing and able to climb in and out of trenches and work 20 to 30’ down in hole
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to commute around Jacksonville and surrounding areas, including counties of Nassau, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed

Details About the Opportunity

Petticoat-Schmitt offers an exciting and challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and benefits. If you join our team, you can look forward to:

• $22 to $27 per hour, based on experience
• “Win the Year” Company Performance Incentive – After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the company’s profits are shared among the employees.
• Safety Bonus – Every employee gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.
• 12 Days Paid Time Off
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Bonuses and performance incentives
• Health insurance - 90% of premiums paid for employees
• Dental, Vision, short/long term life insurance
• $15,000 employer-paid life insurance
• 401(K) with 100% match on 4% of wage contributions

When you contribute as part of the team to achieve success at Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll be recognized and rewarded!

If you are excited about building cool things and leading a cohesive pipe crew, and you are ready to join and be part of our amazing team and grow in your career as a Pipelayer, APPLY TODAY!

Hours Information:

• Normal hours are M-F, 7am – 3:30pm
• Hours can extend depending on production needs.
• Some Saturdays as necessary. We are off on Sundays.
• We plan on working 40-45 hours per week. Overtime is likely but not guaranteed.

What we need from you:

• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. Some of our clients require random drugs screens as well. This is a requirement for the job, so if you have concerns about being able to pass, please don’t apply.
• Be a professional. Every PSCC team member is a direct reflection of the company. Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude is required.
• Be A.C.T. Every PSCC team member must be accountable for their actions, act with character, and act in the best interest of the team at all times.
• Be positive. Every PSCC team member has a good attitude. We all have our bad days, but we work through those together. We want you to be excited about the career you’ve chosen and the choices you make every day.
• Be willing to learn, improve, and teach. Every PSCC team member is given training and development opportunities. You will need to engage in and take responsibility for your own development and the development of your teammates.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt:

Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and in business since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm. Petticoat-Schmitt performs work throughout the southeast in public and private markets and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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