Apprentice Plumber - Service Technician

Roto-Rooter; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter is recruiting an Apprentice Plumber in Murrieta, CA, offering paid training and a direct path to a plumbing technician role. The program combines hands-on work with classroom-style training to help you advance toward licensing.

You’ll start with a paid training period, earning between $17.00 and $24.00 per hour during training, with higher earning potential as you gain experience and progress through the program. A driving license is required.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Effective communication skills are essential.
• A mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving abilities are desirable, but prior experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing issues and provide cost estimates.
• Perform repairs for customers and document estimates and invoices.
• Collect payments and move to the next service call.

Skills

Driver's license

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Open House/Hiring Event!

Looking for more than a paycheck? Build a CAREER with Roto-Rooter!

Join us Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm (noon) for immediate interviews!

Courtyard by Marriott Temecula Murrieta

25419 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562

For more information, contact Moses Kim at [e-mail]!

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 $65,000-$75,000, 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.
• Effective communication skills.
• A mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills are desirable, but prior experience is not necessary.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.00 to $24.00 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $77.92) . Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. Commissions ranging from $10 to $139 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

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.