Plumbing Apprentice

Westcoast Plumbing INC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Hands-on training and mentorship

Career path to Journeyman Plumber

Year-round stable employment

Job summary

WestCoast Plumbing in Fremont, CA is seeking motivated Plumbing Apprentices to join our growing team. You will receive hands-on training, learn from experienced plumbers, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees.

As an apprentice, you’ll assist with residential and commercial projects, read blueprints, and develop trade skills while earning competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug test prior to employment.
• Must be willing to submit to an MVR report – No DUIs or more than 2 points on a driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Learn to read blueprints, drawings, and plumbing plans
• Safely operate and maintain plumbing tools and equipment
• Assist with drain cleaning, troubleshooting, and plumbing repairs
• Provide professional communication with customers and maintain clean job sites

Skills

Strong work ethic

Eagerness to learn

Excellent communication

Reliability

Follow instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to measurements

Tech literacy

Team player

Physically fit

Job description

WestCoast Plumbing is looking for motivated Plumbing Apprentices to join our growing team in Fremont, CA. Since 2009, we've built our reputation by delivering high-quality plumbing services and exceptional customer care to commercial and residential customers throughout the Bay Area.

Whether you're just starting your career or already have some plumbing experience, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable trade skills, and build a long-term career with a company that invests in its employees.

At WestCoast Plumbing, you'll receive hands‑on training, work alongside skilled technicians, and gain experience with a wide variety of plumbing systems. If you're dependable, eager to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and want a company that offers real opportunities for advancement, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Plumbing Apprentice, you'll work under the guidance of experienced plumbers while learning the trade and assisting with a variety of residential and commercial plumbing projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems
• Cut, assemble, and install piping while working safely around existing infrastructure
• Learn to read blueprints, drawings, and plumbing plans
• Safely operate and maintain plumbing tools and equipment, including pipe cutters, pipe wrenches, drain snakes, and hydro jetting equipment
• Assist with drain cleaning, troubleshooting, and plumbing repairs
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers regarding work being performed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards
• Accurately complete time‑keeping and required documentation using electronic devices
• Continue developing technical knowledge through hands‑on training and mentorship

What We’re Looking For

• Strong work ethic with a positive, team‑first attitude
• Eagerness to learn the plumbing trade and build a long‑term career
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to take accurate measurements and perform detailed work
• Comfortable using smartphones or tablets for time‑keeping and work documentation
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours when needed to restore customer service
• Ability to successfully pass pre‑employment screenings and a physical examination

Why Join WestCoast Plumbing?

• $21.00 - $24.00
• Comprehensive hands‑on training and mentorship
• Clear career path toward becoming a Journeyman Plumber
• Year‑round, stable employment
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave

Compliance Requirements

• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug test prior to employment.
• Must be willing to submit to an MVR report – No DUIs or more than 2 points on a driving record is our baseline standard.

WestCoast Plumbing a division of Andersen Commercial Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.