Drain Technician

sila; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped truck

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Ongoing training

Job summary

Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI, is hiring a drain-cleaning specialist to perform residential services, educate homeowners, and grow with a team that values craftsmanship. You’ll operate jetters and sewer cameras, while contributing to a full-time role with commission on all jobs. A company truck is provided and training is ongoing.

Join a supportive team focused on excellence, safety, and career growth in the White Lake area.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional drain cleaning experience.
• Experience operating cable machines, sectional machines, and high-pressure water jetters.
• Ability to diagnose the cause of a stoppage rather than simply clearing it.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential drain cleaning, high-pressure water jetting, and descaling.
• Conduct sewer camera inspections to diagnose issues.
• Educate homeowners on repair options and preventative maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for drain restoration and rehabilitation services.
• Partner with the sales team on larger drain and sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked company vehicle.
• Deliver outstanding customer service on every call.

Skills

Drain cleaning exp

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Cable machines

Sectional machines

Hydro jetters

Sewer cameras

Job description

Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | White Lake, MI

About Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling At Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, our mission is simple: Growing Together as a Team to Serve Every Customer with Excellence—and have fun doing it.

We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while creating a positive, team-oriented environment where employees can grow and succeed.

Salary: 10% Commission on all jobs!

What You'll Do

• Perform residential drain cleaning, high-pressure water jetting, and mechanical descaling.
• Conduct sewer camera inspections to accurately diagnose drain and sewer issues.
• Educate homeowners on repair options and preventative maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for drain restoration and rehabilitation services.
• Partner with the sales team on larger drain and sewer rehabilitation projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked company vehicle.
• Deliver outstanding customer service on every call.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of professional drain cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience operating cable machines, sectional machines, and high-pressure water jetters.
• Experience clearing kitchen, bathroom, main sewer, floor drain, and laundry stoppages.
• Experience with sewer camera inspections and locating defects.
• Ability to diagnose the cause of a stoppage rather than simply clear the blockage.
• Experience identifying opportunities for sewer repair, replacement, hydro jetting.
• Basic understanding of residential plumbing systems and drain/waste/vent systems.
• Comfortable working in crawl spaces, basements, attics, and other difficult environments.
• Able to safely operate and maintain drain-cleaning equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Ability to explain findings to homeowners and present repair options professionally.

Why Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling?

• Competitive hourly pay plus performance incentives
• Year-round, full-time work
• Fully equipped company truck
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and career advancement
• Opportunity to expand your skills in pipe rehabilitation and advanced drain services
• Supportive team culture that values professionalism, craftsmanship, and doing the job right

If you're ready to grow your career with one of the premier home service companies in the White Lake area, we'd love to hear from you.