Apprentice Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service is hiring an Apprentice Plumber in Louisiana. The role starts with a structured 12-week paid training program and ongoing training in our plumbing school to support you through the licensing process.

First-year technicians earn $55,000–$75,000 on average, with potential to exceed $100,000 as experience grows. A rewarding career path and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude desirable; no prior plumbing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing issues and provide cost estimates.
• Make the necessary repairs.
• Document estimates and invoices on a smartphone.
• Collect payment and move on to the next service call.
• Provide effective solutions for plumbing and drain issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Apprentice Plumber

If you are looking for job security, career growth, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits with a reputable national plumbing service provider, Roto-Rooter offers a rewarding opportunity.

Overview

Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid training plus continual training in our plumbing school. You’ll earn while you learn the trade, and we’ll guide you through the plumber licensing process to help you advance.

First year Roto-Rooter service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $55,000-$75,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience with some of our technicians earning over $100,000 yearly.

Responsibilities

• Roto-Rooter plumbing apprentices/service technicians utilize their skills to provide effective solutions for plumbing and drain issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• A plumbing service call starts with diagnosing issues and offering cost estimates to finalize the transaction.
• Make the necessary repairs for the customer.
• Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a provided smart phone.
• Collect payment and move on to the next service call.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communications skills.
• A mechanical aptitude is desirable, but prior plumbing experience is not necessary.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.