Drain Technician

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate Store•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., is seeking a full-time Drain Technician to perform residential and light commercial work. The technician diagnoses drainage issues and cleans drain lines using drain-cleaning equipment. The position includes competitive hourly compensation, provided service vans, fuel cards, and iPads, and a benefits package. Scheduling is described as flexible, and the company offers training programs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of verifiable drain-cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
Knowledge of plumbing-field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.
Computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
A great attitude, strong work ethic, and pride in one’s work are sought.

Nice To Haves

Interest in career development and learning through the company’s training programs, which include technical training, virtual technical training, communications, and sales.

Responsibilities

Diagnose drainage issues and clean drain lines using drain-cleaning equipment.
Remove drain covers using a wrench.
Install rotary knives on flexible cable mounted on a reel machine, selecting knives according to pipe diameter.
Operate the machine to feed revolving cable into drains, stopping and changing knives as needed to match the pipe’s diameter or contour.
Remove roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
Withdraw cable and deposit residue removed from pipes into containers for disposal.
Measure the distance from a drain opening to a suspected leak or break.
Repair breaks in piping.
Maintain a professional image by wearing company-approved and provided apparel, following safety policies and procedures, abiding by company performance standards and code of ethics, and treating customers and associates courteously.
Maintain the company vehicle’s cleanliness and organization, inside and out.
Respect customers’ property.