Drain Cleaning Technician — Overtime, Training & Growth

Airco Service Company, Inc.; Troy Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Professional development support

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Airco Service Company in Troy, IL is seeking a Drain Cleaning Specialist to support residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing service work across the St. Louis Metro East.

You will perform drain cleaning, diagnose clogs, operate cable machines and other equipment, and work in a hands-on service role. We value dependable, mechanically minded candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience in drain cleaning, sewer work, plumbing, maintenance, construction, or related trades.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized drain/sewer equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong communication with customers and teammates.
• Reliable attendance and work ethic.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Comfort with basic software to document jobs.
• Willingness to overtime or on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform drain cleaning and sewer line clearing for various customers.
• Diagnose clogged drains, backups, slow drains, and related issues.
• Operate drain cleaning equipment such as cable machines, snakes, and augers.
• Support camera inspections, drain locating, and basic troubleshooting as experience allows.
• Communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and team members.
• Explain findings and next steps to customers.
• Maintain accurate job notes, photos, and service documentation.
• Keep tools, equipment, vehicle, and work areas organized.
• Follow safety procedures on every jobsite and use PPE properly.
• Assist plumbers when needed on broader service work.
• Represent Airco with professionalism and a customer-first attitude.

Skills

Drain cleaning

Sewer work

Plumbing

Maintenance

Labor

Tools

Cable machines

Snakes

Augers

Sewer machines

Camera inspections

Job description

Airco Service Company in Troy, IL is seeking a Drain Cleaning Specialist to support residential, commercial, and light industrial plumbing service work across the St. Louis Metro East.

You will perform drain cleaning, diagnose clogs, operate cable machines and other equipment, and work in a hands-on service role. We value dependable, mechanically minded candidates with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.