Drain Technician

Bee's-Plumbing-and-Heatin; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick pay

Competitive pay

Job summary

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of sewer systems and repair/installation practices.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills to assess problems.

Responsibilities

• Meet with homeowners to understand concerns and diagnose problems.
• Perform drain clearing safely and efficiently, completing quality work on time.
• Explain findings and guide homeowners through next steps for repair.
• Coordinate with Camera Technicians, Dispatch and Sewer Supervisor for inspections.
• Keep job sites clean and maintain accurate written records.

Skills

Sewer systems knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Clear communication

Job description

Help Seattle homeowners get their drains flowing again and understand what comes next. As a Drain Technician at Bee's Plumbing, you'll diagnose drain and sewer concerns, clear lines and explain your findings in plain language. Your work helps customers make informed decisions about their homes, including when to bring in a Camera Technician for a main-line camera inspection.

How you do the job matters as much as getting the line flowing. That means protecting customers' homes, keeping your work area clean, communicating respectfully and working closely with the team to find the right next step. You'll work independently in the field, with coordination across Camera Technicians, Dispatch and the Sewer Supervisor.

What You'll Do

• Meet with homeowners to understand their concerns, assess drain and sewer systems and diagnose problems.
• Perform drain clearing safely and efficiently, completing quality work on time and in accordance with customer agreements and applicable local plumbing codes.
• Explain what you've found, what you've cleared and what still needs investigation. Guide homeowners through next steps toward a permanent sewer-line repair.
• Coordinate with Camera Technicians, Dispatch and the Sewer Supervisor to provide customer solutions and arrange further inspection when needed.
• Protect yourself, company vehicles and equipment, and customers' homes. Follow safety procedures and report violations to the Sewer Supervisor.
• Keep job sites clean and organized, and maintain clear, technically accurate written records of your work and findings.
• Represent Bee's Plumbing professionally, with a customer-focused approach and polite, effective communication.
• Work with managers and other departments, attend department meetings and assist with field coaching and installation-team performance evaluations as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Thorough knowledge of sewer systems, including repair and installation practices and the standard tools, machinery and equipment used in the work.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills to assess problems and explain practical next steps.
• The ability to work independently with little supervision, manage your time efficiently and work effectively under pressure.
• Clear verbal and written communication with homeowners, installation teams, Dispatch and management.
• A commitment to safe work, customer care and following company policies, including setting that example for teammates.
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick pay

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high temperatures, snow and other inclement weather. The role may require working at heights, on ladders, on rooftops and in confined spaces. The following tasks must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ascend and descend ladders and maintain balance.
• Regularly use hands to handle tools and materials.
• Sit, walk, stoop, squat and stand for extended periods.
• Perform visual inspections at close range and at a distance.

Pay Range

$25 - $30 USD

About Bee's Plumbing and Heating:

At Bee’s Plumbing and Heating, we are your gateway to a rewarding career in the home services industry! We are proud to be a leading provider of Plumbing services, sewer solutions, and home heating improvements. We believe that our success is rooted in the dedicated and passionate team members who make it all possible . We offer a culture of excellence, professional growth and development, cutting-edge technology and tools, a strong team environment, and competitive compensation and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent withapplicable state and local laws, including the Fair Chance Act.

As set forth in Bee's Plumbing and Heating’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

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