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 Excavator Operator role at Petticoat-Schmitt might be the right fit for you. You’ll be an important part of our team digging trenches and laying pipes for our large civil construction projects.

An Exciting New CAREER

We aren’t just looking for an Excavator Operator. We are looking for someone who wants to grow in their career.

As an Excavator Operator 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, we can train you on what you need. Or, if you’d like to advance your career as part of the pipe crew, you’ll have opportunities to progress to a Tailman, Hillman, Pipelayer and ultimately a Pipe Foreman.

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 an Excavator Operator in pipelaying for large commercial construction projects and want to take your career to the next level, this role will be a great fit.

How to Know You’ll Be a Great Fit

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

Competent Person Training preferred.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Punctual and Reliable
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 Excavator Operator Position at Petticoat-Schmitt:

At least 3 years’ experience working as an excavator operator and working with a pipe crew.
Experience excavating for and installing large pipes for underground utilities including water, storm, and sewer.
Experience working with large-diameter pipes in commercial construction.
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:

“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 an Excavator Operator, 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.