Apprentice Plumber

Sila; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Career development

Licensing path

Skill advancement

Team support

Long-term career

Job summary

Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is hiring for an Apprentice Plumber in Rocky Mount, VA. No prior plumbing experience is required; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued as you support on-the-job training with experienced pros.

You’ll assist on job sites, learn residential plumbing fundamentals, and participate in hands-on and online training. The role offers a clear path to becoming a licensed plumber and a collaborative team environment to grow a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• No prior plumbing experience required; we’re looking for individuals with the right attitude and a desire to learn.
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in plumbing or another skilled trade.
• Hardworking, motivated, and goal-oriented, with a drive to succeed.
• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and strong time-management skills.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks, learn new skills, and go above and beyond daily responsibilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Flexibility to assist with warehouse operations, job-site support, and dispatch duties as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred.
• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, delivery driving, automotive, dispatch, data entry, or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced plumbing technicians on job sites by gathering tools, delivering parts, and supporting daily service operations.
• Work in the warehouse to learn plumbing parts, tools, equipment, inventory, and company procedures.
• Participate in hands-on training, online technical courses, and ride-along with licensed plumbing technicians.
• Learn the fundamentals of residential plumbing, including tools, materials, equipment, and service procedures.
• Support technicians in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
• Assist with daily operational tasks and collaborate with team members to keep jobs running smoothly.
• Cross-train on the dispatch desk and other operational functions as needed.
• Take initiative, ask questions, and actively develop new skills through training and on-the-job experience.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to learning and growing within the plumbing trade.

Job description

Apprentice Plumber

At Davis Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, we believe great service starts with great people. With a long-standing reputation for integrity, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service, we’re committed to helping our team members grow and succeed.

If you’re hardworking, motivated, and ready to build a rewarding career in the skilled trades, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! No prior plumbing experience is required - just a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Assist experienced plumbing technicians on job sites by gathering tools, delivering parts, and supporting daily service operations.

• Work in the warehouse to learn plumbing parts, tools, equipment, inventory, and company procedures.

• Participate in hands-on training, online technical courses, and ride-along with licensed plumbing technicians.

• Learn the fundamentals of residential plumbing, including tools, materials, equipment, and service procedures.

• Support technicians in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

• Assist with daily operational tasks and collaborate with team members to keep jobs running smoothly.

• Cross-train on the dispatch desk and other operational functions as needed.

• Take initiative, ask questions, and actively develop new skills through training and on-the-job experience.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to learning and growing within the plumbing trade.

What We’re Looking For

• No prior plumbing experience required - we’re looking for individuals with the right attitude and a desire to learn.

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in plumbing or another skilled trade.

• Hardworking, motivated, and goal-oriented, with a drive to succeed.

• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to follow instructions.

• Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and strong time-management skills.

• Willingness to take ownership of tasks, learn new skills, and go above and beyond daily responsibilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Flexibility to assist with warehouse operations, job-site support, and dispatch duties as needed.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime when necessary.

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record preferred.

• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, delivery driving, automotive, dispatch, data entry, or customer service is a plus.

What We Offer

• Starting pay of $16-$18 per hour.

• Paid, hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.

• Structured career development and technical education.

• A clear path toward becoming a licensed plumbing technician.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance within the company.

• A supportive, collaborative team environment.

• The opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career with an established company.

Ready to Get Started?

You don’t need to know everything about plumbing to get started - you just need the drive to learn and the determination to succeed. If you’re ready to work hard, learn from experienced professionals, and build a future in the skilled trades, we’d love to hear from you.