Service Plumber Apprentice - Drain Cleaner

1-Tom-Plumber Franchise HQ; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle

10 days PTO

401(k) matching

Bonus opportunities

Uniforms provided

Job summary

1 Tom Plumber Minneapolis North is a licensed, locally owned plumbing company serving the North Metro. We seek an experienced Drain Technician / Service Plumber to diagnose, clear drains from start to finish, perform repairs, and explain options to customers on-site.

The role requires hands-on work with cable/snake machines, descaling, hydro-jetting, and camera inspections; journeyman license in MN preferred. Competitive pay, benefits after 90 days, and year-round work offered.

Qualifications

• Drain tech with proven experience in drain cleaning and hydro-jetting.
• Experience with residential and commercial plumbing.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily schedule.
• Physically able to access crawlspaces and lift equipment.
• Sales-minded, able to present options and close on-site.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drain cleaning

Customer communication

Education

Journeyman Plumber license (MN)

Tools

Cable/snake machines

Hydro-jetter

Camera inspections

Job description

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

• 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

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

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.

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

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchise, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to 1-Tom-Plumber Corporate.