Service Plumber Apprentice - Drain Cleaner

1-Tom-Plumber Minneapolis North; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paid training

Company vehicle

PTO 10 days

Uniforms provided

401(k) matching

Bonuses

On-site service

Job summary

1 Tom Plumber Minneapolis North is seeking a drain technician/service plumber to diagnose, clear, and explain drain issues on-site, and to perform general plumbing repairs in residential and commercial settings.

This full-time role offers hourly pay plus commissions/bonuses based on experience, with a company vehicle and paid fuel. Training, uniforms, PTO, and 401(k) matching are provided after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and clearing drain stoppages in residential/commercial settings.
• Ability to run cable/snake machines and perform hydro-jetting.
• Must communicate pricing options on-site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and clear drain stoppages in residential or commercial settings.
• Run cable/snake machines for main/branch line clearing.
• Perform descaling and hydro-jetting for grease, scale, and roots.
• Operate camera inspections to locate problems (or willingness to learn).
• Complete repairs and installs — fixtures, water heaters, faucets, toilets, etc.
• Provide customers with clear diagnoses and pricing options on-site.
• Maintain organized work vehicle and accurate paperwork.

Skills

Drain cleaning

Customer communication

Independent work

On-site selling options

Education

Journeyman Plumber MN license

Tools

Camera inspection equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Profit sharing & bonus opportunities
• Paid Training and development in Cincinnati
• Company provided vehicle with paid fuel that you may take home
• 10 days of PTO
• Free uniforms
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off

Drain Technician / Service Plumber

1 Tom Plumber – Minneapolis North | Blaine, MN (serving the North Twin Cities Metro)
Full-Time | Pay: Hourly plus commission and bonuses, Dependent on experience

About Us

1 Tom Plumber Minneapolis North is a licensed, locally owned plumbing company (license #PC150266) serving the North Metro. We're growing and looking to add an experienced Drain Technician / Service Plumber to our team — someone who takes pride in doing the job right the first time and treating customers' homes with respect.

Position Summary

We need a hands-on tech who's comfortable running drain calls start to finish — diagnosing the problem, clearing it, and explaining it to the customer in plain language — while also handling general service plumbing repairs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and clear drain stoppages in both residential and commercial settings
• Run cable/snake machines for main line and branch line clearing
• Perform descaling on cast iron and other scaled pipe
• Operate a hydro-jetter for heavy grease, scale, and root intrusion
• Perform camera inspections to locate and verify problems (or willingness to learn)
• Complete general service plumbing repairs and installs — fixtures, water heaters, faucets, toilets, etc.
• Provide customers with clear, honest diagnoses and pricing options on-site
• Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked service vehicle
• Accurately complete work orders, invoices, and job documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience in drain cleaning: cable/snake machines, descaling, and hydro-jetting
• Working knowledge of both residential and commercial plumbing systems and repair
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred
• Ability to work independently, manage a daily schedule, and communicate professionally with customers
• Physically able to work in crawlspaces, basements, and tight access areas, and lift equipment (jetter reels, cable machines, etc.)
• High energy, sales-oriented mindset — comfortable presenting options and closing on-site while following good, better, best strategy.

Preferred

• Journeyman Plumber license (MN)
• Camera inspection / locating experience
• Prior experience in a residential service plumbing company (flat-rate pricing environment a plus)
• Commercial service plumbing experience

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
  • Hourly plus commission, plus bonuses and incentives.
• Health insurance plans available after 90 days
• 401(k) available after 90 days
• 40 hours of PTO after 90 days
• Steady year-round work, no seasonal layoffs