Pipe Foreman - Petticoat-Schmitt

Are you an experienced Pipe Foreman or Crew Lead looking to continue growing in your career?

You have an amazing opportunity to work with a real team of professionals that value you and reward you for your hard work, and get to be part of a best-in-class culture. If this sounds great, then the Pipe Foreman role here at Petticoat-Schmitt could be a great match for you!

We want to talk to you if…

• You are motivated to develop your career and grow as a person, a professional, and a leader.
• You are determined to be a winner and give your best every day.
• You value a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

To qualify for this role, you will need…

• Experience running/leading crews to lay underground water, sewer, or storm utilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards, material types and specifications, and proper installation procedures for various types of pipe (push joint, mechanical joint, restraint joints, TR flex and flanged)
• Knowledge of proper trenching and shoring techniques, soil types, and dewatering strategies, as well as optimum moisture, density, and compaction requirements
• Ability to read and interpret plans/blueprints including pipe restraint joint charts
• Ability to operate heavy machinery including excavators and front-end loaders
• A positive attitude
• 5+ years of experience laying underground water, sewer, or storm utilities.

Please DON’T APPLY if…

• You aren’t willing to help develop other team members.
• You aren’t committed to continuous improvement.
• You’re just in it for a paycheck.
• You aren’t willing to develop and maintain a culture of safety and respect at all times.

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, and it’s what you see in the field. This is how we A.C.T.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a pipe foreman, you are accountable for leading and developing a pipe crew to install water/sanitary sewer utilities and storm drains, while prioritizing safety, quality, and efficient production. You must plan and prepare relentlessly and effectively communicate this plan to the team.

CHARACTER:

As a pipe foreman, you are expected to lead with respect and integrity, and demand the same from your crew. You are ultimately responsible for the morale and culture of your team unit. No jerks allowed.

TEAM:

Our pipe foremen are servant leaders. Leaders are responsible for training and developing the crew, providing the resources and knowledge necessary to be effective, and making sure that every team member knows the “why” behind our plan. This builds a sense of connection and belonging, and allows every team member to contribute in an impactful way. We only win TOGETHER.

What we bring to the table:

• UNLIMITED PAID TIME OFF POLICY – YES, you read that right.
• Work hard, play hard. Right people = fewer rules.
• Cannot directly interfere with other team members' goals.
• Cannot directly interfere with individual goals.
• Must be in the best interest of the company.
• Company vehicle, gas card, and all tools needed to be effective
• Training and Development programs and workshops - Improve yourself personally and professionally
• Training software/applications for self-directed learning
• Paid certifications – Never miss out on hours to improve your skills.
• Health insurance – We pay 90% of premiums for our employees.
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% of wages contributed.
• $15,000 Life Insurance policy - Included for every employee.
• Dental insurance – Optional and available for employees and households.
• Vision insurance – Optional and available for employees and households.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability – Employee option.
• Access to financial and health benefits experts to make the best decisions for your retirement and health.
• Access to discounted surgical and imaging services, prescriptions, gym memberships, nutrition plans, mental health services, health technology, and more.
• 6 Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)

Details about the opportunity:

• Up to $1,700 weekly salary, based on experience

• Crew/Project Performance Incentive (“Win the Day”)
• Foreman receives 10% of labor savings from their crew, and an additional 10% of labor savings from the entire project (pooled from all crews)
• Company Performance Incentive (“Win the Year”)
• After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the company’s profits are shared among the employees.
• Saturday Incentive
• Our salaried foremen are offered an additional 20% of weekly pay if they perform a full production workday on a Saturday (6 workdays in the week)
• Safety Bonus
• Every employee gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.

Location Information:

• Office = Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Phillips Hwy between University and JTB)
• Jobsites = throughout NE Florida (within ~40 miles of Jacksonville)

Hours Information:

• Normal hours are M-F, 7am – 3:30pm
• Hours can extend depending on production/planning needs.
• Some Saturdays as necessary. We are off on Sundays.

What we need from you:

• Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and driving record review. Some of our clients require random drugs screens as well. This is a requirement for the job, so if you have concerns about being able to pass, please don’t apply.
• Be a professional. Every PSCC team member is a direct reflection of the company. Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude is required.
• Be A.C.T. Every PSCC team member must be accountable for their actions, act with character, and act in the best interest of the team at all times.
• Be positive. Every PSCC team member has a good attitude. We all have our bad days, but we work through those together. We want you to be excited about the career you’ve chosen and the choices you make every day.
• Be willing to learn, improve, and teach. Every PSCC team member is given training and development opportunities. You will need to engage in and take responsibility for your own development and the development of your teammates.

NOTICE: Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

About Petticoat-Schmitt:

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 and specializes in commercial and residential site development, underground utilities, clearing, grading, and roadway construction, as well as water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

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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