
Roto-Rooter Plumbing And Drain Service
Plumbing, drain cleaning, and emergency services for residential and commercial clients.
Apprentice Plumber
Apprentice plumber performing service calls, repairs, and customer billing.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Diagnose plumbing and drain issues and provide cost estimates. • Perform necessary repairs for customers. • Document estimates and invoices using a smartphone. • Collect payment and proceed to the next service call. • Participate in a matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸plumbing diagnosis
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸repairs
- ▸mobile documentation
- ▸payment collection
What You Bring
• Hold a valid driver’s license. • Exhibit excellent communication skills. • Possess mechanical aptitude (desired) though no prior plumbing experience required.
Requirements
- ▸driver's license
- ▸communication
- ▸mechanical aptitude
Benefits
Founded in 1935, Roto‑Rooter is North America’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning, and water‑cleanup services. The company operates more than 100 company‑owned branches, independent contractor territories, and roughly 400 franchise locations, serving about 90 % of the U.S. population and parts of Canada. Apprentices join a reputable national plumbing service that offers job security, career growth, flexible schedules and competitive compensation. First‑year service technicians can earn an average of $55,000, with rapid pay increases as experience grows. Roto‑Rooter provides 12 weeks of paid training followed by ongoing education in its plumbing school, allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and receive guidance through the plumber licensing process. The company invests heavily in employee health and well‑being, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing and a matching 401(k) plan. Roto‑Rooter also supports military veterans and values diversity as an equal‑opportunity employer. • Receive medical insurance with a prescription drug card. • Obtain accident and critical illness insurance. • Access dental and vision coverage. • Enjoy paid vacation and paid training. • Benefit from life insurance coverage. • Qualify for tuition reimbursement. • Share in company profit‑sharing. • Access career paths tailored for military veterans.
Work Environment
Field