Apprentice Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Training

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service is seeking an Apprentice Plumber in the United States. The role includes initial 12 weeks of paid training plus ongoing education, with formal support through our plumbing school to help you advance toward licensure.

First-year earnings average around $55,000, with rapid increases with experience. The position offers a salary range of $65,000–$85,000 per year, paid on a commission basis with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate.

Qualifications

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable; prior plumbing experience is not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing issues on service calls and provide cost estimates.
• Perform repairs and installations as needed.
• Document estimates and invoices on a mobile device.
• Collect payment and complete subsequent service calls.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Apprentice Plumber

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Overview

Apprentice Plumber

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

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.

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

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.

This position is paid on a commission basis with a guaranteed minimum hourly rate. This salary averages out to be between $65,000-$85,000 per year.

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 commences 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.