Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc., is a privately owned civil contracting firm that performs work in the public and private market, specializing in clearing, grading, underground water/utility, roadway, and wastewater plant construction throughout the Southeast.

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we build life-changing infrastructure, and our purpose is to enhance the lives of our team members and the communities we serve. We set the benchmark for our industry by being the best in class.
Our focus on professionalism, communication, safety, and timeliness has made Petticoat-Schmitt one of the most respected civil contractors in the Southeast. If you want to belong to a team that does that well every day, this company is a great fit for you.

We provide services to both public and private customers with water resources, public works, and site development projects. If you have experience working in the heavy civil construction industry as a Skilled Laborer or want to grow that experience, this role will be a great fit.
You will love to be a part of our team if you:

• Value accountability and put safety first. We work hard to plan the work, communicate expectations, execute the plan, and take ownership to solve problems.
• Care about character, operate with integrity, respect others, honor commitments, are always trustworthy, and practice humility - quite simply, no jerks allowed.
• Want to work as a team, share our same vision to meet goals, develop yourself as an individual, are willing to help others succeed, and are determined to do your best for the team.

You’ll love coming to work every day if you can:

• Safely operate construction hand tools.
• Handle and move various construction materials.
• Operate heavy equipment: skid steers, off-road dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, trackhoes, excavators, and/or bulldozers.

You’ll have success here if you value clear processes and feel qualified to do the following:

• Have experience with underground water, sewer, or storm utilities
• Have experience as a Pipe Layer, Tailman, Hillman, or Equipment Operator
• Work with a diverse group of people to achieve a common goal
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper, safe use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in the heavy construction industry
• Effectively communicate skills to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions
• Show responsibility for job site safety
• Have reliable transportation - are willing to commute to job sites throughout northeast Florida (within 40 miles of Jacksonville)
• Work 40-50 hours per week - Saturdays as necessary. Overtime is likely, but not guaranteed.

Benefits & Compensation:

• $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience
• Monthly safety 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
• 18 days of paid time off per year - 12 days of PTO and 6 paid holidays
• Company profit sharing program

How We Measure Success:
We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on the team helps with our success. In this role, you’ll be accountable for helping your crew hit their weekly goals.

If you want to work, learn, and hit those numbers, you’ll be recognized and rewarded.

Our Skilled Laborers, as well as every Petticoat-Schmitt team member, are here for more than just a paycheck. We are committed to providing excellent work while prioritizing safety. We take our people and culture seriously. It’s not just what’s on the wall…it’s what walks down the hall. This is how we A.C.T. (Accountability, Character, Team)

Our company runs purely on EOS. That means as a member of this team, you will have a leader who:

• Gives clear directions
• Makes sure you have the necessary tools
• Acts with the greater good in mind
• Delegates appropriately
• Takes time to truly understand your role and how you can help the company
• Makes their expectations clear
• Communicates well
• Has effective meetings
• Meets one-on-one with you quarterly or more, if needed
• Rewards and recognizes your performance

If you’re ready to join a team where you can grow in your career, we’re ready for you. Apply today and someone from our team will email and call you within 24 hours.

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.