Apprentice Plumber-Service Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Apprentice Plumber-Service Technician role. This exciting position offers job security, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. With an initial 8-week paid training program, you'll gain hands-on experience while working alongside licensed plumbers. As you develop your skills, you can expect your earnings to increase significantly. Join a company that values its employees and provides strong career paths, especially for military veterans. If you're looking for a fulfilling career with growth opportunities, this is the perfect chance to start.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Life insurance

401K plan with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable; prior plumbing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve plumbing and drain problems.
• Provide cost estimates and close sales.
• Unclog and clean sewers and drains.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Join to apply for the Apprentice Plumber-Service Technician role at Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service.

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

Position Overview

If you seek job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career growth with a well-known national brand, Roto-Rooter is the place for you. We offer flexible schedules, great pay, and top benefits. First-year technicians can expect an average earning of $55,000, with potential increases to $65,000-$85,000 as you gain experience.

We provide an initial 8-week paid sewer and drain service training, along with ongoing training at our plumbing school. Your daily tasks include providing sewer and drain services to residential and commercial customers, with opportunities to shadow licensed plumbers to gain apprentice hours.

Responsibilities

1. Use skills to diagnose and solve plumbing and drain problems.
2. Begin with diagnosing issues and providing cost estimates to close sales.
3. Unclog and clean sewers and drains using company equipment.
4. Document estimates and invoices accurately, both in writing and digitally.
5. Collect payments and proceed to the next call.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable; prior plumbing experience is not required.

Benefits

We prioritize our employees' health and well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation and training, life insurance, a 401K plan with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, and profit sharing. We value military veterans and transitioning personnel, offering strong career paths for those with military backgrounds.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, ensuring consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetic information.