Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt
Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt
Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.
| Department: | Field |
| Location: | Jacksonville, FL |
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.
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.
Serve as the point person in the trench, working with the foreman to understand the day’s objectives and directing the pipe crew.
Ensure proper installation of pipes, including correct use of grade stick, depth, elevation, and laser setup.
Maintain organization and flow on the job site, keeping the crew in sync and productive.
This role isn’t for just anyone. You’ll be a great fit if:
You have hands-on experience laying large-diameter utility pipe.
You’re open to learning, improving, and teaching others.
You value teamwork, communication, and professionalism.
You know how to create cadence and flow so projects run smoothly.
You take pride in delivering quality work the first time.
Meeting and beating production rates (feet of pipe laid per day).
NO LEAKS, NO REWORK — getting it right the first time.
Accountability – Safety first, clear expectations, ownership of results.
Character – Integrity, humility, trustworthiness.
Team – Shared vision, growth, collaboration, and determination.
Minimum 6 months’ experience specifically as a pipelayer.
Experience with large-diameter pipes in commercial construction.
Willing and able to climb in/out of trenches and work 20–30’ down.
Reliable transportation and willingness to commute around Jacksonville and surrounding counties (Nassau, Clay, Duval, and St. Johns).
Availability for overtime and weekend work when needed.
Highly Competitive Compensation
“Win the Year” Company Performance Incentive – 30% of company profits shared with employees after standards met.
Monthly Safety Bonus.
12 Days Paid Time Off + 6 Paid Holidays.
Health insurance (90% premiums paid for employees).
Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability.
$15,000 employer-paid life insurance.
401(K) with 100% match on 4% contributions.
Normal hours: M–F, 7am – 3:30pm.
Hours may extend depending on production needs.
Some Saturdays as necessary, Sundays off.
Typically 40–45 hours per week, with overtime likely but not guaranteed.
Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
Embody A.C.T. values at all times.
Stay positive and engaged in your career.
Be willing to learn, improve, and teach others.
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, specializing in site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, roadway construction, and water/wastewater treatment plant construction.
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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