Sewer Helper

Mario Purchaser LLC•Louisville, KY

9d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewer Helper assists a licensed plumber onsite during the preparation, execution, and cleanup of sewer replacements. The role supports crews working in water maintenance and distribution, sewer construction and maintenance, and related street infrastructure. Work includes maintaining, replacing, repairing, inspecting, and installing water and sewer infrastructure in all types of weather. The position requires teamwork, physical labor, attention to safety, and courteous service to internal and external customers. The company offers compensation of $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Applicants should be motivated, eager to learn, and committed to high-quality work and customer service. The role involves travel between job sites, and the employee must provide their own vehicle to get to and from those sites.

Requirements

Previous plumbing experience.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform strenuous physical work for prolonged periods, including kneeling, sitting, or working in prone positions as assignments require.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
Must be comfortable with physical labor and getting hands dirty.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a personal vehicle to job sites; an own vehicle is required to travel to different job sites around Louisville, Kentucky.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, work with others, and treat customers courteously.
Customer-service orientation.
Energetic, positive, self-motivated, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and committed to high-quality work.
Honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness when dealing with customers; some cash handling is involved.
Availability Monday through Friday, with a rotating Saturday as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, at least one year of sewer/excavation work or residential service plumbing experience.
Working knowledge of the care and use of standard hand tools used in construction and maintenance of water and sewer installations.

Responsibilities

Call customers to provide an estimated time of arrival and relay accurate information.
Establish professional rapport with customers, respond to requests, resolve issues, and promote the company brand.
Install and repair pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Visually inspect equipment and use test equipment, such as pressure and vacuum gauges, to identify the cause and location of problems.
Clear obstructions from sink drains and toilets.
Troubleshoot problems and determine how to fix them.
Assist the plumber and excavation operator onsite and with excavation work.
Cut and assemble pipe fittings.
Assist with backfilling and cleanup after sewer reassembly.
Follow all safety policies and protocols.