Sewer Install Technician

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (70%)

Company 401(k) match

Paid time off

Tools provided

Uniform and tablet

Apprenticeship programs

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Year-round work

Job summary

Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling is seeking a Sewer Install Technician to lead sewer installation projects, supervise a team, and ensure work is performed safely and to the highest standards. You will operate sewer cleaning machines, perform jetting and linings, diagnose underground piping issues, and maintain heavy equipment while providing excellent customer service.

We offer year‑round work, apprenticeship programs and on‑the‑job training, plus company‑provided tools, a strong

Qualifications

• Lead experience in sewer installation or related field.
• Journeyman License preferred; ongoing training encouraged.
• Minimum 2 years underground plumbing experience.
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
• Strong communication and safety commitment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of installers on sewer projects.
• Operate and maintain sewer cleaning machines and heavy equipment.
• Perform sewer cleaning, jetting, and linings as needed.
• Diagnose and repair underground piping and breaks.
• Provide excellent customer service and educate customers on services.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety focus

Customer service

Communication

Education

Journeyman License preferred

Tools

Excavation equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

As a Sewer Install Technician, you will play a vital role in managing and executing sewer installation projects, leading a team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values its employees, offers year-round work, and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Affordable, High Quality Health Care options (company pays 70%)
• Company subsidized Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Consistent, Year-Round Work – We keep our teams busy in every season
• 401(k) with Significant Company Match– Plan for your future while you build your career
• Fully Stocked Company Vehicles -So you can focus on the job and get started quickly
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, floating holidays, and PTO
• Company-Provided Tools, Uniform, and Tablet
• Employee and Family Discounts
• Apprenticeship Programs and On-the-Job Training – Learn quickly and grow your career
• Trades License Incentive Payout Program – Earn cash incentives for achieving key licensing milestones! We recognize the value of your hard work and investment in professional growth—when you obtain or upgrade your trade license, you’ll receive a financial reward for your accomplishment
• Positive, Team-Focused Culture

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead and supervise a team of installers on sewer installation projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, including sewer cleaning machines, rotary blades, tractors, and dump trucks.
• Perform sewer cleaning by removing roots, debris, and obstructions from sewer lines and drains.
• Diagnose and repair breaks in underground piping, including removing and replacing broken tile sections or pipes.
• Conduct jetting services and perform sewer linings on 4- and 6-inch piping.
• Handle heavy equipment for excavation, concrete replacement, and road patching as required by the job.
• Measure and estimate the location of sewer line breaks using appropriate tools.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area in compliance with company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service by educating customers on available services, products, and financing options.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machines and tools.

What Does It Take?

• Lead experience in a related field.
• Progressive plumbing experience; Journeyman License preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of underground plumbing experience.
• At least 2 years of excavating experience.
• Lining experience is a plus but not required.
• Valid Driver's License required; CDL is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on customer satisfaction and education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, digging, and working in confined or restricted spaces. Employees must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push, pull, move, and position heavy tools, equipment, piping, and materials. The role requires operating excavation and sewer equipment, using hand and power tools, climbing in and out of trenches and excavation areas, and performing physically demanding work throughout the workday. Work is primarily performed outdoors and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, inclement weather, mud, water, dust, dirt, sewage, odors, noise, vibration, and other conditions commonly encountered during sewer installation and excavation work.

EEOC statement: Atrium Home Services and its affiliated companies are dedicated equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.??