Drain Technician

Colonial Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Drain Technician to perform thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and clean drains with specialized equipment. The role requires adherence to safety policies and professional conduct in customer environments.

Responsibilities include removing covers, installing rotary knives, feeding cables, clearing roots and debris, measuring distances to leaks, repairing breaks, and maintaining the company vehicle and customer property with courtesy and respect.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service/maintenance operation.
• Knowledge of plumbing concepts, practices, tools, and equipment.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Removes drain cover, using wrench.
• Installs rotary knives on flexible cable mounted on reel machine according to pipe diameter.
• Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stops, and changes knives as needed to conform to diameter/contour.
• Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
• Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue removed from pipe into containers for disposal.
• Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.
• Repairs any breaks in piping.
• Maintains professional image by wearing company apparel, following safety policies, and upholding standards; keeps vehicle clean and respects customer property.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Education

GED or High School Diploma

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