Plumbing Apprentice & Sewer Tech — Paid Training & Growth

Socket.dev; White Lake (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training

Career Growth

Job summary

Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice/ Sewer Tech to join our crew. You will assist with underground sewer and water-line installation, learn PVC, SDR, and PEX piping, and perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a willingness to learn. A valid driver's license and dependable transportation are preferred, with opportunities for training, career growth, and benefits including insurance and

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Duties include learning underground sewer and water-line installation and supporting trenching and pipe work.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and restoration.
• Learn safe operation around light machinery and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and coordinate with crew on site.

Skills

Construction experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Underground piping

Driver's license

Reliability

Outdoor work

Tools

PVC piping

Sewer installations

Job description

Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in White Lake, MI is seeking a Plumbing Apprentice/ Sewer Tech to join our crew. You will assist with underground sewer and water-line installation, learn PVC, SDR, and PEX piping, and perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a willingness to learn. A valid driver's license and dependable transportation are preferred, with opportunities for training, career growth, and benefits including insurance and