Plumbing Apprentice

Christman•Mesquite, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Facility Solutions is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice for its Dallas, Texas region. The apprentice completes 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year and assists plumbers under the direct supervision of a designated Plumber/Foreman. Work includes installing and working on pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, steam, and drainage systems; cutting and installing pipe hangers; hanging pipe and helping set equipment; and cutting, soldering, and threading pipe. The role also involves digging trenches, tracking material usage and orders with a supervisor, maintaining issued power tools, and planning and executing assigned work. Employees must follow the Employee Handbook and demonstrate safe work habits and proper care of tools and equipment. This is a full-time position. Occasional extended hours and weekend work may apply. Reliable transportation is required, along with willingness to travel up to 60 miles per day depending on project location. Occasional long-distance travel, including overnight stays, may be required. Employment requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Register with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a Plumbing Apprentice License by the first day of employment if not already licensed.
Manual dexterity to use plumbing and power tools.
Obtain personal hand tools and a tool belt or pouch within the first three months of employment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take measurements and make calculations.
Ability to problem-solve when errors occur.
Ability to keep tools and workspace organized.
Ability to work to time schedules and deadlines.
Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 60 miles per day depending on project location; occasional long-distance travel and overnight stays may be required.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Previous construction or plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

Complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year of the apprenticeship.
Assist plumbers with assigned tasks under the direct supervision of a designated Plumber/Foreman.
Comply with requirements in the designated Employee Handbook.
Demonstrate safe work habits and properly care for and use tools and equipment.
Work on pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, steam, and drainage systems.
Cut and install pipe hangers; hang pipe and assist with setting equipment.
Cut, solder, and thread pipe as required using pipe cutters, an acetylene torch, and pipe-threading equipment.
Dig trenches using hand tools or power equipment.
Assist the supervisor with tracking material usage and materials to be ordered.
Maintain possession and upkeep of power tools issued from the warehouse.
Plan and execute specific work as directed.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.