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Drain Technician - Portland, OR

American Residential Services
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Company Name: ARS-Rescue Rooter Overview:

Rescue Rooter is seeking a Drain Technician to join our successful, growing team. We provide you a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, steady work, and a high earning potential!

 

We Offer

  • Competitive pay - our typical technicians earn between $80-180k 
  • Weekly pay
  • Fully equipped company vehicle you can take home & fuel card
  • Cell phone, tablet & company provided uniforms with uniform service
  • Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and prescription plans
  • Employer paid Telehealth benefits with virtual doctor visits from day one 
  • $5 a week medical plan option with Health Saving Account and annual company contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Comprehensive paid training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Discount Programs with our partnered accounts (Childcare, personal cell phone, etc.)  
  • Opportunity to give back to your community through partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Tim Tebow Foundation, ARS Cares Program, and More!
Responsibilities:
  • Provides a description of diagnosed problems to customer and provides solutions
  • Explains the features and benefits of each solution. Obtains agreement for services before performing work
  • Cleans drains in homes and commercial buildings by using cable or high pressure water jetting on main drains or secondary drains. Performs pipe inspection with cameras
  • Unclogs sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, toilets, etc. using plumbing snakes and machines
  • Maintains and fuels vehicle, stocks the service truck with adequate parts and maintains machinery
  • Transports materials and tools to the job site and provides proper accounting of tools
  • Completes all required documentation on services and may collect, record and deliver fees to the office
  • Be able to successfully perform basic drain cleaning functions using small to large sized drain cleaning machines
  • Have the basic knowledge of how a plumbing system works
  • Be able to remove and reset a toilet and a p-trap
Qualifications:

Requirements:

  • A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
  • One or more years of plumbing experience
  • Experience in drain cleaning
  • Experience in residential service repair
  • Experienced with water heaters and sewer repair and/or replacement a plus
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license

 

If you are self-motivated with a great work ethic and the ability to provide excellent customer service, we want you on our team!

 

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy. 

Salary : $80,000 - $180,000

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