Drain Technician

Authority Brands • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Drain Technicians will provide thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and clean drain lines with drain cleaning equipment. Repairs any breaks in piping. Always maintain a professional image by: Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel. Following safety policies and procedures. Abiding by ALL (BFP) standards of performance and code of ethics. Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates. Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out. Respecting the customer’s property.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 2 year 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.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles

Responsibilities

• Removes drain cover, using wrench.
• Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned.
• Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe.
• Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
• Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal.
• Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.
• Repairs any breaks in piping.
• Always maintain a professional image by: Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel.
• Following safety policies and procedures.
• Abiding by ALL (BFP) standards of performance and code of ethics.
• Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
• Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out.
• Respecting the customer’s property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED