Repair Estimator

L.A. Hydro-Jet and Rooter Service, Inc.; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Commission 2.2%

Company truck provided

Internal promotion culture

Job summary

L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Services, Inc. is seeking a Repair Estimator to appraise sewer repairs, prepare estimates, and support planning and scheduling in the Repair Department.

The role blends hands-on plumbing knowledge with customer-facing communication and requires training others, ensuring safety and building code compliance, and delivering accurate cost estimates. You will lead planning and estimating activities, gather blueprints and specifications, inspect potential projects, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; plumbing apprenticeship preferred.
• 1+ years of plumbing experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing methods, codes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs with assistance; kneel, crouch, climb.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in planning, estimating, and scheduling of plumbing repair projects.
• Prepare estimates by gathering blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Conduct inspections of potential projects, identify labor/material/time requirements, and compute costs.
• Oversee and assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer lines, valves, sump pumps, toilets, and fixtures.
• Train, guide, and provide work direction to repair team members; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate with customers, vendors, and property managers.
• Ensure all work complies with plumbing codes, safety standards, and company procedures.

Skills

Plumbing camera operation

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Outdoor work suitability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Plumbing apprenticeship (preferred)

Job description

As a Repair Estimator for L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Services, you will be responsible for appraising and determining the value of sewer repairs, preparing estimates, and supporting the Repair Department in planning, scheduling, and completing plumbing projects. This role combines hands-on technical knowledge with customer-facing communication and requires the ability to train and guide others, ensure compliance with safety and building codes, and deliver accurate cost estimates.

• Competitive hourly wages and benefits package.
• Commission (2.2% of sold/approved estimates).
• Dispatched from home daily. Company work truck and required equipment provided.
• Promote from within culture, with over 90% of our leadership positions filled from internal promotions.
• Lead and participate in the planning, estimating, and scheduling of plumbing repair projects.
• Prepare estimates by gathering blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Conduct inspections of potential projects, identify labor/material/time requirements, and compute costs.
• Oversee and assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sewer lines, valves, sump pumps, toilets, and fixtures.
• Train, guide, and provide work direction to repair team members; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and property managers.
• Ensure all work complies with plumbing codes, safety standards, and company procedures.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Strong experience in plumbing camera operation.
• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a plumbing apprenticeship preferred.
• 1+ years of plumbing experience.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing methods, codes, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. with assistance; able to kneel, crouch, climb, and work in varied environments.
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and around mechanical equipment.

L.A. Hydro-Jet and Rooter Service determines compensation based on the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay for this position is $27/hr plus2.2% commission on sold/approved estimates. Total earning potential: $75,000 – $100,000+ annually. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.