Drain and Sewer Technician

Aksarben Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Paid training and onboarding

Insurance after 31 days

Low-cost medical

Dental, vision, HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

13 days PTO + 8 holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Take-home service vehicle + equipment

Job summary

ARS-Rescue Rooter is seeking a skilled drain cleaning technician for a full-time, year-round role in Itasca, IL. You will deliver expert drain cleaning and unclogging services to residential and commercial customers, explain diagnoses clearly, and present actionable solutions with client approval.

Responsibilities include operating drain cleaning machines, jetters, and pipe cameras, while maintaining your vehicle and completing documentation.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of residential and commercial plumbing systems.
• Ability to perform drain cleaning using small to large equipment.
• Skill in removing and resetting toilets and p-traps.
• Strong customer communication and service skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert drain cleaning and unclogging services for residential and commercial customers.
• Explain diagnosed issues in clear terms, present solution options, and secure approval before performing work.
• Operate drain cleaning machines, high-pressure jetters, and pipe inspection cameras.
• Maintain and stock your service vehicle, ensure proper tool tracking, and complete all service documentation accurately.

Skills

Basic plumbing knowledge

Drain cleaning proficiency

Toilet & P-trap removal

Customer communication

Clean driving record

Background/drug screening

Tools

Drain cleaning machines

High-pressure jetters

Pipe inspection cameras

Job description

Company Name

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Overview

Pay: $60k-80kSchedule: multiple schedulesFull-time, year-round work

Join ARS, the nation’s largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with 7,000+ team members and over 45 years of experience.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Paid training and onboarding
• Insurance available after 31 days
• Low-cost medical (as low as $5/week)
• Dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• 13 days PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Take-home service vehicle + equipment provided
• Career growth within a national service network

Responsibilities

Provide expert drain cleaning and unclogging services for residential and commercial customers. Explain diagnosed issues in clear terms, present solution options, and secure approval before performing work. Operate drain cleaning machines, high-pressure jetters, and pipe inspection cameras. Maintain and stock your service vehicle, ensure proper tool tracking, and complete all service documentation accurately.

Qualifications

What You Need:

• Basic understanding of residential and commercial plumbing systems
• Ability to perform drain cleaning using small to large equipment
• Skill in removing and resetting toilets and p-traps
• Strong customer communication and service skills
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must pass background check and drug screening

This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. American Residential Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here:https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.