Company Overview
Besch and Smith Civil Group, Inc. is a certified underground utility contractor specializing in civil and site construction services across Northeast Florida. The company was founded by Nicole Besch and Edward Smith in 2011. With over 50 years of combined experience, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality construction solutions, including roadway construction, storm drainage, commercial sitework, and recreational park development.
Job Overview
Join our dynamic civil construction team as a Pipe Crew Member, where you'll play a vital role in laying and installing underground pipelines for various infrastructure projects. These positions offers an energetic environment where your skills in heavy equipment operation, pipe installation, and site preparation will directly contribute to building essential utilities. Whether you're operating loaders, backhoes, or excavators, your expertise will help ensure efficient and safe project execution from start to finish. Paid positions are available for all levels of experience, including entry-level roles eager to learn and grow within the industry. Whether you are an elite Pipe Layer, a skilled Loader Operator, an attentive Hillman/Tailman, or a motivated Laborer looking to learn the trade, we want to hear from you. We run high-production, safety-first crews and reward guys who show up every day and hustle.
Positions Available:
- Pipe Layer (Top Pay): Must have proven experience laying sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water mains. Ability to set laser, check grades, and ensure tight joints.
- Loader Operator: Experienced in moving bedding material, handling pipe, and backfilling safely around open trenches and ground crews.
- Hillman / Tailman: The link between the operator and the box. Responsible for rigging pipe, checking invert elevations, guiding the excavator, and maintaining safety at the top of the hole.
- Construction Laborers: Willing to handle shovels, spot utilities, sweep pipe, and do whatever it takes to support the crew and keep the job moving forward.
Duties (Responsibilities Vary by Role)
- Install underground utilities (water, sewer, storm) in accordance with project plans and grade specifications.
- Work safely inside trench shields/boxes and adhere to all OSHA excavation standards.
- Utilize pipe lasers, levels, and grade rods to ensure pinpoint accuracy.
- Rig, handle, and join various types of pipe (PVC, RCP, DIP).
- Maintain open communication with the Excavator Operator and Crew Foreman to keep production moving smoothly and safely.
- Operate heavy machinery such as dozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, and front loader trucks to assist with pipe installation and site preparation.
- Assist with concrete forming, finishing, and welding tasks to support pipeline infrastructure.
- Conduct utility locating to identify existing underground utilities before excavation begins, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Support pipeline installation by loading/unloading materials, preparing trenches, and assisting with plumbing connections.
- Read and interpret construction blueprints and technical drawings to ensure proper pipe placement and alignment.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and inspecting equipment regularly.
Requirements
- Experience: 1 to 3+ years of underground utility or civil site-work experience (Required for Operators, Tailmen, and Layers, preferred for Laborers)
- Reliability: A solid work ethic and dependable transportation to the job site every day.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work on your feet in outdoor weather conditions (heat, mud, rain), and handle physical labor.
- Safety Mindset: Strict adherence to trench safety, PPE, and heavy equipment awareness.
- Team Players: Guys who respect their crew members and take pride in building straight, clean lines.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay Rate: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour (Pay is highly competitive and based strictly on experience, skill level, and reliability).
- Overtime opportunities (Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- After 90 Days: Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus Aflac supplemental insurance.
- After 6 Months: Paid holidays.
- After 1 Year: 1 week of paid vacation AND 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match.
- After 3 Years: 2 weeks of paid vacation.
- Clear path for advancement
Join us if you’re passionate about building vital infrastructure! We value energetic team players who are eager to learn new skills while contributing to large-scale civil projects that make a difference in communities. All positions are paid — whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience — so you can grow your career with us!
Applications are available to download at www.beschandsmith.com. Send completed applications to [email protected]. Paper applications are also available in our office located at 345 Cumberland Industrial Court, St Augustine FL 32095, phone: (904) 260-6393. EOE.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Civil construction pipe crew: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Confined Space Certification (Preferred)
- OSHA 30 (Preferred)
- OSHA 10 (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
