Licensed Plumber

Roto-Rooter Services Company•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Roto-Rooter is hiring a Licensed Plumber to provide residential plumbing, drain cleaning, and related services. Plumbers respond to customer service calls, inspect and diagnose plumbing problems, recommend solutions, prepare estimates, and sell services. Work includes installing and repairing plumbing fixtures and equipment and conducting sewer and drain cleaning in varied environments. The role includes preparing invoices, collecting payment, explaining the company guarantee, and restoring work areas after service. The posting offers a $5,000 signing bonus: $2,500 after six months of successful employment and $2,500 after one year. Compensation includes commission, with a weekday option offering 27% total commission for candidates holding Minneapolis/Saint Paul City Competency licenses, or a Friday–Sunday schedule with enhanced weekend and City Competency rates of 30%. The posting states average annual earnings of $100,000–$150,000, with uncapped income potential. A company van is provided. Roto-Rooter describes itself as a plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider founded in 1935, operating company-owned branches, contractor territories, and franchise operations across the United States and parts of Canada.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
State plumbing license and Minneapolis/Saint Paul City Competency licenses.
At least three years of repair and service plumbing experience.
Proven track record in the sale of plumbing products and services.
Full knowledge of plumbing systems.
Obtain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training within the first year of employment, as an OSHA requirement.
Journeyman license or equivalent certification as specified by the state where the branch operates and services are performed; unlicensed plumbers are expected to obtain certification when eligible, if required by state law.
Good written and oral communication skills for customer service.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in client and coworker relations.

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, with the necessary licensing.
Conduct 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 detailing the costs of services and products provided.
Collect payment and explain the Roto-Rooter guarantee in writing and on the provided smartphone.

Benefits

$5,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments subject to successful employment milestones.
Company van provided.
Medical insurance with prescription drug card.
Accident and critical illness insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
48 hours of paid time off per year.
Life insurance.
Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan: $0.50 per employee-contributed dollar, up to 6%.
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying coursework, at management’s discretion.