Apprentice Plumber-Service Technician

Roto-Rooter; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with a Prescription"

Paid Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Roto-Rooter in Indiana is seeking an Apprentice Plumber to join a national leader in plumbing services. You will learn on the job from experienced technicians, with eight weeks of paid training and ongoing instruction to guide licensing progress. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits await.

This entry-level role emphasizes customer satisfaction, diagnostics, and hands-on repairs, offering a clear path to career growth in a trusted company with branches across the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude desirable; no plumbing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plumbing issues and provide cost estimates.
• Make repairs and service calls.
• Document estimates and invoices on a smartphone.
• Collect payment and move to next service call.
• Undergo initial 8 weeks of paid training and ongoing instruction to assist licensing progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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 $65,000-$85,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.

Roto-Rooter provides an initial 8 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 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

• Excellent communication 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.