Sewer Team - Helper Apprentice

Tom Drexler Plumbing; Mount Washington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company cell phone

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric is seeking a Plumbing Helper / Apprentice to join our Sewer Installation Team in Louisville, KY. You will learn hands-on skills from a Journeyman Plumber while earning hours toward a Plumbing Journeyman's license and growing with the company.

This full-time role runs 7:00am–8:00pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends. Uniforms are provided, and you’ll work with a crew focused on water maintenance, sewer construction, and related installations.

Qualifications

• Availability to work Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays.
• Comfort with physical labor and getting hands dirty.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to multiple job sites.
• Own vehicle required to get to Louisville and Cincinnati job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a call to let them know your estimated time of arrival.
• Relay accurate information to customers.
• Be professional and establish customer rapport, encouraging repeat business.
• Respond to customer requests, resolve issues, and promote the brand.
• Install pipes and plumbing fixtures.
• Visually inspect equipment and operate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of trouble.
• Clear obstructions from sink drains and toilets.
• Troubleshoot problems and decide how to fix them.
• Repair pipes and plumbing fixtures.

Skills

Customer service

Physically fit

Reliable

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Tools

Hand tools

Pipe fittings

Job description

Plumbing Install Apprentice / Sewer & Excavation Team - Louisville, KY location

Sewer Helper

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric is looking for a top-quality person to join our Plumbing Service Team! This position will be learning a wide variety of valuable skills from a Journeyman Plumber.

Plumbing Helper / Apprentice in our Sewer Installation Team, you will gain hands-on experience in many facets of plumbing focused on residential service. This position would allow you to earn hours to test for your own Plumbing Journeyman's license and grow within our company. This position works hours between 7:00am – 8:00pm Monday through Friday, with occasional Weekends. You will be provided uniforms.

Compensation:

• $17 - $20 per hour
• Full Time

This position will assist the licensed plumber onsite during the preparation, execution, and cleanup of sewer replacements. We are interested in motivated, skilled sewer helpers who enjoy working in a team environment and are committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Join our crews specializing in water maintenance, water distribution, sewer construction, and sewer maintenance. Crew members work in all types of weather conditions, performing tasks related to the maintenance, replacement, repair, inspection, and new installation of various water, sewer, and street infrastructures.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide your customers with a call to let them know your estimated time of arrival.
• Relay accurate information to customers.
• Be professional and establish customer rapport, encouraging repeat business.
• Respond to customer requests, resolve issues, and promote the brand.
• Install pipes and plumbing fixtures.
• Visually inspect equipment and operate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of trouble.
• Clear obstructions from sink drains and toilets.
• Troubleshoot problems and decide how to fix them
• Repair pipes and plumbing fixtures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants will ideally possess a minimum of 1 year of Sewer/Excavation work or residential service plumbing work experience
• Working knowledge of the care and use of standard hand tools used in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer installations
• Assist the plumber and excavation operator onsite and excavation
• Cut and assemble pipe fittings
• Assist in backfill and clean up after sewer is reassembled

Qualifications:

• Availability to work Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday as needed
• Must be comfortable with physical labor.
• Must be comfortable getting your hands dirty.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs regularly.
• Customer service oriented.
• Energetic, positive, and self-motivated.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive personal vehicle to various job sites around Cincinnati.
• Detail-oriented, eager to learn, take pride in your work and have a passion for producing high-quality results.
• OWN VEHICLE REQUIRED: Must be able to get to and from different job sites around Louisville, KY.

About Us

Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric has great career opportunities for plumbers, heating and cooling professionals, electricians, customer service representatives, dispatchers and more! For over 30 years, we have built a reputation of quality service and fair & honest business practices. We believe in hiring top-quality candidates looking for long-term careers.

Why work for Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric?

• Competitive Wages
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holiday
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Free Onsite Gym
• take-home vehicle stocked with company-provided tools and parts, paid-for uniforms, free CEU’s, and will receive a company cell phone and tablet
• An Excellent Company Culture

Compensation:

• $17 - $20 per hour
• Competitive Dental, Vision, and Healthcare Plans
• 401(k)with company matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.