Plumbing Apprentice/ Sewer Tech

Sila Services; White Lake (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool and safety equipment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice/Sewer Tech. The role focuses on learning underground sewer/water-line installation, assisting with excavation, trenching and pipe installation, and following safety guidelines as part of a small crew.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of related experience, a willingness to learn, and reliable transportation. Benefit package includes insurance, 401(k), paid time off & holidays, and paid training plus

Qualifications

• Willing to perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Able to work in crawl spaces, trenches, basements and outdoors in changing weather.
• Good hand-tools and power-tools familiarity helpful.
• Willing to learn underground sewer and water-line installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and restoration.
• Learn proper installation of PVC, SDR, PEX, and underground piping.
• Follow directions and operate safely with the team.

Skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Team player

Valid driver's license

Job description

Carters Plumbing | 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.

Plumbing Apprentice/ Sewer Tech

Job Duties for Plumbing / Sewer tech

• 1+ year of construction, plumbing, excavation, landscaping, or related experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn underground sewer and water-line installation.
• Comfortable performing physical labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to dig, shovel, move pipe, stone, dirt, and materials.
• Basic understanding of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to learn proper installation of PVC, SDR, PEX, and other underground piping.
• Willingness to learn how to properly grade and slope sewer lines.
• Ability to assist with excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and restoration.
• Willingness to learn and safely work around mini excavators, skid steers, compactors, and other equipment.
• Understands the importance of trench safety and utility locating.
• Able to work in crawl spaces, trenches, basements, and difficult conditions.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Willing to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Able to follow directions and work effectively as part of a two-person or larger crew.

What Success Looks Like for Our Next Apprentice

Shows up ready to work and follows through on commitments

Takes pride in quality work and attention to detail

Communicates clearly with customers and teammates

Works safely and follows established processes

Takes ownership, solves problems, and is willing to keep learning

Benefits for Our Next Apprentice

Tool and safety equipment support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for career growth and advancement

$17 - $25 an hour