Licensed Plumber

Roto-Rooter Services Company•Houston, TX

6d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Roto-Rooter is hiring a Licensed Plumber to provide plumbing, drain cleaning, and related services to customers. Plumbers respond to service calls, inspect and diagnose plumbing problems, recommend solutions and estimates, and sell services. Work includes installing and repairing plumbing fixtures and equipment, as well as sewer and drain cleaning in varied environments. Plumbers prepare invoices, collect payment, explain the company guarantee, and restore work areas to their pre-job condition. The company advertises a $2,000 signing bonus paid in three installments: after training, after six months of completed service, and after one year of completed service. Average yearly commissioned earnings are stated as $70,000–$80,000; the posting also says its most experienced plumbers earn more than $100,000 per year. The position includes a company matching 401(k) and an extensive employee benefits package.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
State plumbing license.
Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience.
Proven track record selling plumbing products and services.
Full knowledge of plumbing systems.
Obtain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training, an OSHA requirement, within the first year of employment.
Journeyman license or equivalent certification as specified by the state where the branch operates and service is performed; unlicensed plumbers are expected to obtain certification as soon as eligible if required by state law.
Good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in relations with clients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to customer service calls; inspect plumbing issues, diagnose problems, offer solutions and estimates, and close service sales.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners, as permitted by licensing.
Perform sewer and drain cleaning in varied environments, including basements, roofs, confined spaces, and close quarters.
Clean and restore work sites to their pre-job condition.
Prepare invoices and total the costs of services and products provided.
Collect payment and explain the Roto-Rooter guarantee in writing and on the provided smartphone.
Move on to the next service call after collecting payment.

Benefits

$2,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments after training, after six months of completed service, and after one year of completed service.
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 (the overview specifies a 6% company match).
Tuition reimbursement.
Profit sharing.