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Sewer & Drain Apprentice

McVay Plumbing Careers
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

About the Role: In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians to learn the skills required to diagnose, repair, and maintain residential and commercial sewer and drain systems. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in plumbing and drain services.

 

Why You’ll Want to Work Here:

  • Core values that we live every day – not just words on a page: We Win Together, Today Not Tomorrow, Performance Not Politics
  • Performance pay directly tied to results – You deliver for us, we deliver for you
  • Benefits you will use – Full medical, dental, and vision packages including fully employer paid options
  • Secure your financial future – 401(k) with company match
  • We invest in your future – ongoing training that directly results into bigger career opportunities combined with continuous education stipends
  • Speed and scale – Work with a company that operates at the speed of a start up with the investment backing of an institutional investor

 

Sewer & Drain Apprentice Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist senior technicians with installation of sewer and drain repairs.
  • Excavate indoor and outdoor underground drain systems to prepare them for repair or renovation.
  • Perform restoration of excavated areas using stone, soil, concrete, and asphalt where necessary.
  • Operate a light dump truck to haul materials to and from jobsites.
  • Learn to operate drain cleaning machines, jetters, augers, and camera inspection equipment.  As you mature, you may be given the opportunity to learn how to tow heavy equipment, operate mini-excavators and other larger tools.
  • Prepare job sites by gathering tools, materials, and safety equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness of tools, vehicles, and work areas.
  • Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Provide excellent customer service while on job sites.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development to build technical skills and industry knowledge.

Sewer & Drain Apprentice Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments (crawl spaces, basements, outdoors, etc.).
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Positive attitude, contributing to a winning team.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Prior plumbing or mechanical experience is a plus but not required.

 

Sewer & Drain Apprentice Interpersonal Qualifications:

  • Customer service focus and mindset, putting our employees and partners first, with excellent ability to communicate and develop relationships.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to improve things both big and small.
  • Highly organized, ability to act quickly while still having attention to detail.
  • Hold yourself to a higher standard and exhibit a high level of integrity.

 

About McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling:
At McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling we hire the best of the best! Each and every McVay team member is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of expert service in a friendly and professional manner. We are incredibly proud of our team members and want you to know that it is our goal to provide 5-star service to every customer, every day. 

 

McVay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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