Repair Estimator & Plumbing Project Lead

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

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