Plumbing Apprentice & Sewer Tech | Paid Training

Sila Services; Town of Whitehall (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool & safety gear

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life & Disability insurance

Paid training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice / Sewer Tech to grow with the team. You’ll learn underground sewer and water-line installation while performing physical labor and assisting skilled plumbers.

This entry-level role offers paid training, safety gear, and opportunities for career advancement; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underground sewer and water-line installation.
• Dig, trench, and lay pipe as needed.
• Learn proper installation of piping (PVC, SDR, PEX).
• Assist with excavation, backfilling, and restoration.
• Operate or learn to operate mini excavators, skid steers, and other equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and trench safety guidelines.
• Work in crawl spaces, trenches, basements, and challenging areas.

Skills

Physical labor

Hand tools

Power tools

Underground installation learning

Valid driver’s license preferred

Teamwork / follow directions

Tools

Mini excavators

Skid steers

Compactors

PVC/SDR/PEX piping tools

Job description

Carter’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice / Sewer Tech to grow with the team. You’ll learn underground sewer and water-line installation while performing physical labor and assisting skilled plumbers.

This entry-level role offers paid training, safety gear, and opportunities for career advancement; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.