Repair Estimator (OC)

L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Service; California; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on estimates

Company truck & equipment provided

Internal promotion culture

Competitive wages & benefits

Job summary

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

The role blends hands-on plumbing knowledge with customer-facing communication and leadership to guide others and ensure code compliance. Compensation includes $27/hour plus 2.2% commission with total earnings potential of $75,000–$100,000+ annually, plus a benefits package.

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.
• Comfortable working in outdoor conditions and around mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plumbing camera operation

Communication skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

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 repair s, 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.

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As set forth in L.A. Hydro-Jet & Rooter Service’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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