Apprentice Plumber/Service Technician
About The Position
Roto-Rooter service technicians provide sewer and drain services to residential and commercial customers. New technicians receive 12 weeks of paid sewer and drain service training, followed by continuing training through the company’s plumbing school. The role also provides opportunities to schedule time riding with and working alongside a licensed plumber to gain apprentice hours and the knowledge needed to become a plumber. First-year service technicians can expect to earn an average of $55,000, with pay increasing quickly with each year of experience. Roto-Rooter is a plumbing, drain-cleaning, and water-cleanup services provider operating company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and franchise operations across North America.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A mechanical aptitude is desirable; prior plumbing experience is not necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose plumbing and drain problems and provide cost estimates to close service calls.
- 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.
- Gain apprentice hours and plumbing knowledge by riding with and working alongside a licensed plumber 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
- Flexible work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
