Apprentice Plumber/Service Technician

Roto-Rooter; San Jacinto (CA); 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

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

Roto-Rooter is hosting an Open House/Hiring Event for an Apprentice Plumber. This role offers paid training and the chance to earn $55,000 in your first year, with rapid increases as you gain experience.

You will receive 12 weeks of paid training, basic plumbing schooling, and guidance through the plumber licensing process to help you advance within a reputable national provider.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems on service calls and provide cost estimates.
• Perform sewer and drain cleaning using specialized Roto-Rooter equipment.
• Document estimates and invoices, verbally and on a smartphone.
• Collect payments and proceed to the next service call.
• Interact professionally with customers at their locations.
• Drive to customer sites regularly and on schedule.
• Enter customers' premises to deliver reliable service and resolve issues.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Overview

Open House/Hiring Event!

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

Apprentice Plumber

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/drain service technicians use their skills to provide solutions to plumbing and drain problems.
• A service call begins with diagnosing problems then providing cost estimates to close the sale.
• Perform sewer and drain cleaning services for customers utilizing specialized Roto-Rooter equipment and tools.
• Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a provided smartphone.
• Collect monetary payment and move on to the next service call.
• Engage in direct interactions with vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly.
• Conduct extensive driving to customer locations in a timely and professional manner.
• Enter customers’ residences to deliver reliable service while resolving plumbing issues.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication skills.
• A mechanical aptitude is desirable, but prior plumbing experience is not necessary.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.81 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 $70.19). 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 $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Change Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.