Tailman: Underground Utilities Apprentice to Pipelayer

Petticoat--schmitt-Civil-Contractors,-Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Earned PTO

6 Paid Holidays

Annual Profit Sharing

Monthly Safety Bonus

Health Coverage Options

Dental, vision, disability, and life保险

$50,000 employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. seeks a motivated Tailman to join our underground utility team in Jacksonville, FL.

You will support the pipe crew while learning to advance into a Pipelayer role, with a clear path for growth and long-term career development in heavy civil construction. Based in Jacksonville and working on active jobsites, you’ll follow safety practices, contribute to efficient production, and collaborate with the foreman and operators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of underground utility pipe crew experience.
• Experience installing water, sewer, or storm utility systems.
• Basic rigging, trench work, grade checking, and safe utility installation practices.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pipelayer with honing pipe, checking grade, and rigging pipe for installation.
• Support pipe layout, alignment, and joint assembly.
• Assist with trench operations while maintaining safe work practices.
• Help maintain production by ensuring materials and tools are readily available.

Skills

Underground pipe crew experience

Rigging basics

Trench work

Grade checking

Safety practices

Job description

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc. seeks a motivated Tailman to join our underground utility team in Jacksonville, FL.

You will support the pipe crew while learning to advance into a Pipelayer role, with a clear path for growth and long-term career development in heavy civil construction. Based in Jacksonville and working on active jobsites, you’ll follow safety practices, contribute to efficient production, and collaborate with the foreman and operators.