Apprentice Plumber/Service Technician
About The Position
Roto-Rooter apprentice plumbers/service technicians provide sewer and drain services to residential and commercial customers. New service technicians receive 12 weeks of paid sewer and drain service training, followed by continuing instruction through the company’s plumbing school. Technicians may also schedule time riding with and working alongside a licensed plumber to gain the apprentice hours and knowledge needed to become a plumber. The role involves diagnosing plumbing and drain problems, preparing cost estimates, performing the service work, documenting estimates and invoices, collecting payment, and proceeding to the next service call. The posting states that first-year service technicians can expect to earn an average of $55,000, with pay increasing quickly with experience.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude is desirable.
- Prior plumbing experience is not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose plumbing and drain problems and provide cost estimates to close the sale.
- Unclog and clean customers’ sewers and drains using Roto-Rooter equipment and tools.
- Document estimates and invoices in writing and on a provided smartphone.
- Collect payment and proceed to the next service call.
- Provide sewer and drain service to residential and commercial customers.
- Ride with and work alongside a licensed plumber to gain apprentice hours and knowledge, when scheduled.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with a prescription drug card
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid training
- Life insurance
- Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Profit sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
