Apprentice Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid training

Life insurance

Matching 401K retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in the United States is seeking an Apprentice Plumber to join our team. You will start with paid training, learn the trade, and progress toward licensing while earning competitive wages. First year earnings average $55,000 with pay increases as experience grows.

We provide an extensive training program, ongoing coaching, and a clear path for advancement. Duties include diagnosing issues, performing essential repairs, documenting work, and delivering

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable; no prior plumbing experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective solutions for plumbing and drain issues while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Diagnose issues on service calls and offer cost estimates to close the transaction.
• Make necessary repairs for customers.
• Document estimates and invoices, in writing and on a smartphone.
• Collect payment and move on to the next service call.

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

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.

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.