Drain Technician

Authority Brands; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing seeks a Drain Technician to diagnose drainage issues and clean drains using professional equipment. Responsibilities include operating a reel machine, installing rotary knives, removing roots and debris, and measuring distances to leaks.

Ideal candidates have a GED or high school diploma, at least 2 years of verifiable drain cleaning experience, knowledge of plumbing concepts, and a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service/maintenance operation.
• Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, tools, and procedures.
• Computer proficiency in basic software and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Removes drain cover using a wrench.
• Installs rotary knives on a flexible cable mounted on a reel machine.
• Starts the machine to feed cable, stops to change knives for pipe diameter.
• Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
• Withdraws cable to deposit residue in disposal containers.
• Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.
• Repairs any breaks in piping.
• Maintain a professional image and follow safety policies.
• Maintain and clean the company vehicle and respect customer property.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Computer proficiency

Driver’s license

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Drain cleaning equipment

Job description

The Drain Technicians will provide thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and clean drain lines with drain cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Removes drain cover, using wrench.
• Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned.
• Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe.
• Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
• Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal.
• Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.
• Repairs any breaks in piping.
• Always maintain a professional image by:
  • Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel.
  • Following safety policies and procedures.
  • Abiding by ALL (BFP) standards of performance and code of ethics.
  • Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
  • Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out.
  • Respecting the customer’s property.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 2 year of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
• Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Ability to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles