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?

Do you want to learn and grow in a trade where there’s a real need?

If you are saying YES, and you know that you have what it takes to advance in your career, our Front End Loader Operator and Hillman at Petticoat-Schmitt might be the right fit for you. 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 a Front End Loader Operator. We are looking for a Hillman – someone who wants to grow in their career.

As a Front End Loader Operator and Hillman at Petticoat-Schmitt, it’s up to you where you go next in your career. As soon as you prove you have the right knowledge and skills, we’ll move you up. It all depends on how hard and fast you want to work to learn and grow.

If you want to advance to a Machine Operator, we can train you on what you need to move to a dirt crew. Or, if you’d like to advance your career as part of the pipe crew, you’ll have opportunities to progress to a Tailman and then Pipelayer.

When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to 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 as a Front End Loader Operator and Hillman 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 Front End Loader Operator & Hillman

As a Front End Loader Operator and Hillman at Petticoat-Schmitt, you’ll need a solid background running a loader and providing the material that’s needed to support a crew.

• Getting the Material and Running the Loader – You’ll be on the loader about a quarter of the time, getting materials, stone, parts, etc. – whatever is needed for the job in the hole.
• Assisting the Tailman and Pipelayer – You’ll be on the top of the side of the trench, working with the rest of the pipe crew to get the stuff they need for the hill.
• Slinging Up Pipe – You’ll put materials around the pipe such as gaskets and prepare them to be brought into the hole. We’ll train you on what to do.
• Running the Hill – You are the key to keeping the flow going. You need to know how to judge when to get stone and pipe to the crew in the hole before they need it.

How to Know You’ll Be a Great Fit

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

• You have past experience running a Front End Loader, but want to do more.
• You like having more variety in your role. You don’t want to just stay in the loader, but you’re willing to get on the ground and into the hole.
• You have experience as a Hillman, working with a pipe crew.
• Your idea of being ‘on time’ is showing up early. You know that it’s critical that you are one of the first ones to show up for the day to set up the job – otherwise, everyone will be waiting.
• You like the idea of learning and doing the work hands-on at the same time.
• You’re the type of person who looks for opportunities to jump in to help where you see a need. You’re willing to jump in the hole when needed.
• You’re willing to learn to love the mud. This might not seem like a glorious job, but you recognize that joining a pipe crew can be a satisfying career at the right company.

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:

• You’re reliable and show up on time every day. You know that being late or not showing up impacts the entire crew and the pace of the project.
• You’re constantly learning. Every day you will grow in your knowledge and skills by watching, learning, and doing.
• You jump in to get things done. You don’t need someone always telling you what to do. You know how to identify the things that need done and pitch in without being asked.
• You’re known for your work ethic. You’ve built a reputation for being reliable, hardworking, and a team player.

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 Front End Loader Operator & Hillman Position at Petticoat-Schmitt:

• At least 6 months experience working as a Front End Loader Operator and working with a pipe crew
• Must have own hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety vest, and orange shirt and wear for the interview
• Experience 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 within a 50-mile radius around Jacksonville and surrounding areas, including counties of Nassau, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be willing to undergo a background check

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:

• $20 to $24 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 being part of a cohesive pipe crew, and you are ready to join and be part of our amazing team and grow in your career as a Front End Loader Operator and Hillman, APPLY TODAY!

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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