Drain Technician

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate Store•Union Township, OH

1d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc., is seeking a full-time Drain Technician for residential and light commercial work. The Drain Technician diagnoses drainage issues and cleans drain lines using drain-cleaning equipment. The position also involves repairing piping breaks, following company safety and performance standards, maintaining a professional and courteous manner with customers and associates, and keeping the company vehicle clean and organized. Service vans, fuel cards, and iPads are provided.

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 a clean driving record.

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 them according to the pipe diameter.
Operate the machine to feed revolving cable into the pipe, 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 place accumulated 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.
Wear only company-approved and provided Benjamin Franklin Plumbing apparel.
Follow safety policies and procedures and comply with company performance standards and code of ethics.
Maintain a courteous demeanor with customers and associates and respect customers' property.
Keep the company vehicle clean and organized, inside and out.