
Posted 6 days ago
Apprentice Plumber
AI Summary
Diagnoses plumbing and drain problems at customer sites, provides cost estimates, completes repairs, documents invoices on a smartphone, and collects payment while learning the trade through paid training.
About this role
Overview
Apprentice Plumber
Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.
If you are looking for job security, career growth, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits with a reputable national plumbing service provider, Roto-Rooter offers a rewarding opportunity.
First year Roto-Rooter service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $55,000-$75,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.
Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid training plus continual training in our plumbing school. You’ll earn while you learn the trade, and we’ll guide you through the plumber licensing process to help you advance.
Responsibilities
- Roto-Rooter plumbing apprentices/service technicians utilize their skills to provide effective solutions for plumbing and drain issues, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- A plumbing service call commences with diagnosing issues and offering cost estimates to finalize the transaction.
- Make the necessary repairs for the customer.
- Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a provided smart phone.
- Collect payment and move on to the next service call.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license.
- Excellent communications skills.
- A mechanical aptitude is desirable, but prior plumbing experience is not necessary.
Benefits
At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:
- Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Training
- Life Insurance
- Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Profit Sharing
Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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