Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt
Career Opportunities with Petticoat-Schmitt
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| Department: | Operations - Water Resources |
| Location: | Tallahassee, FL |
Got it — that makes sense. The title is doing a lot of filtering work, so it’s worth getting it right.
Instead of “Concrete Finisher — Water & Heavy Civil Construction”, I recommend:
Why this works better:
Still clearly not residential / not commercial
Signals heavy civil + water work without scaring off finishers who don’t identify as “WWTP guys”
Cleaner, tighter, more job-board friendly
Reduces the mental “this sounds like a specialty plant role” reaction
(Alternative backups if you want options later:
• Concrete Finisher — Heavy Civil
• Concrete Finisher — Civil Construction
• Concrete Finisher — Infrastructure Projects
But Civil Infrastructure is the sweet spot.)
Below is the full posting again, unchanged in substance, just with the improved title. This is copy-and-paste ready and remains 100% Petticoat-Schmitt 2025 compliant.
Tallahassee, FL
Full-Time
At Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., we don’t just build infrastructure — we build life-changing infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Concrete Finisher to join our field team supporting civil infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, and heavy civil construction throughout North Florida.
This position is finisher-focused. The majority of the work involves placing, finishing, and detailing concrete on structural and civil scopes. If your strength is finishing concrete to spec — not framing — this role is built for you.
Place, consolidate, screed, and finish concrete for structural concrete, slabs, walls, basins, curbs, and civil flatwork.
Perform concrete finishing using hand and power tools to meet project specifications and quality standards.
Finish concrete surfaces including troweling, edging, jointing, and surface correction.
Monitor concrete placement for proper slump, consolidation, and finish timing.
Repair surface defects and perform patching or touch-up work as needed.
Assist with concrete placement preparation, including grade checks and site readiness.
Install embeds, sleeves, and block-outs related to concrete pours.
Safely operate hand and power tools (vibrators, grinders, saws, drills, floats, trowels).
Work from ladders or scaffolding as required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Follow Petticoat-Schmitt and OSHA safety standards at all times.
Identify, report, and correct hazards or near-miss conditions.
Take pride in craftsmanship, surface quality, and attention to detail.
Minimum 2+ years of concrete finishing experience in heavy civil, structural, or infrastructure construction.
Proven experience finishing concrete on structural or civil projects (not residential flatwork only).
Strong understanding of concrete placement, finishing timing, and surface quality requirements.
Ability to read basic plans and understand concrete details.
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
Takes pride in high-quality concrete finishes.
Understands the importance of safety, preparation, and timing.
Works well as part of a crew and communicates effectively.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Overtime and occasional Saturdays as project needs require
Work performed within approximately a 70-mile radius of Tallahassee, FL
Accountability – Safety first. Plan the work. Execute with ownership.
Character – Integrity, respect, trustworthiness, humility — no jerks allowed.
Team – Shared goals, servant leadership, and determination to win together.
Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
Annual Profit Sharing – participate in company-wide profit sharing once annual goals are achieved.
Monthly Safety Bonus – earned when the company goes recordable-incident free.
6 Paid Holidays.
Comprehensive Health Coverage Options, including a 100% company-paid HDHP (employee-only coverage).
Dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and accident coverage.
Up to $50,000 employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%.
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
Represent Petticoat-Schmitt with pride, integrity, and respect.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL since 2007, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. is a privately owned civil contracting firm specializing in site development, underground utilities, roadway construction, and water/wastewater treatment plant construction throughout the Southeast.
Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Petticoat-Schmitt, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited submissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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