Drain Technician - San Diego

Aksarben Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid training

401(K)

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

ARS-Rescue Rooter in San Diego is seeking a Drain Technician to join our growing team. The role offers a rewarding career path with flexible schedules, steady work, and high earning potential, including a $25.00 – 35.00/hr pay range plus commission.

As a drain technician, you will diagnose problems, communicate options to customers, and perform drain cleaning using cables and high-pressure jetting. A valid license and prior plumbing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years plumbing experience.
• Experience in drain cleaning and residential service repair.
• Water heater and sewer repair experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Describe diagnosed problems to customers and provide solutions.
• Explain features and benefits of each solution and obtain agreement before work.
• Clean drains using cable or high-pressure water jetting.
• Unclog sewers, sinks, tubs, and toilets with plumbing snakes.
• Maintain and fuel vehicle, stock service truck, and maintain machinery.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Name

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Overview

ARS San Diego is seeking a Drain Technician to join our successful, growing team. We provide you a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, steady work, and a high earning potential!

We offer

• $25.00 – 35.00/hr. plus commission
• Weekly pay
• Fully equipped company vehicle you can take home & fuel card
• Cell phone and tablet
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and prescription plans
• Employer paid Telehealth benefitswith virtual doctor visits from day one
• $5 a week medical plan
• 13 days aid time off and 8 holidays
• 401(K) with company match
• Comprehensive paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Discount Programs with our partnered accounts (Childcare, personal cell phone, etc.)
• Opportunity to give back to your community through partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Tim Tebow Foundation, ARS Cares Program, and More!

Responsibilities

• Provides a description of diagnosed problems to customer and provides solutions
• Explains the features and benefits of each solution. Obtains agreement for services before performing work
• Cleans drains in homes using cable or high-pressure water jetting on main drains or secondary drains.
• Unclogs sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, toilets, etc. using plumbing snakes and machines
• Maintains and fuels vehicle, stocks the service truck with adequate parts and maintains machinery
• Transports materials and tools to the job site and provides proper accounting of tools
• Completes all required documentation on services and may collect, record and deliver fees to the office
• Be able to successfully perform basic drain cleaning functions using small to large sized drain cleaning machines
• Have the basic knowledge of how a plumbing system works
• Be able to remove and reset a toilet and a p-trap

Qualifications

What do you need

• A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• One or more years of plumbing experience
• Experience in drain cleaning
• Experience in residential service repair
• Experienced with water heaters and sewer repair and/or replacement a plus
• Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable talking to homeowners
• Confidence presenting options (not high-pressure sales—just service-based clarity)
• Ability to follow systems, processes, and checklists (we’ll train you on ours)
• A customer-first mindset and team-player attitude
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

If you are self-motivated with a great work ethic and the ability to provide excellent customer service, we want you on our team!

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. **Sign-On Bonuses may be available; amountsare depending on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.