What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Plumber-Service Technician position at Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service?
About the job
Overview
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.
Apprentice Plumber/ Service Technician
If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, providing excellent pay, flexible work schedules and top benefits.
First year Roto-Rooter service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $55,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.
Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid sewer and drain service training, plus continuing training in our plumbing school to learn the trade. Your daily job will be providing sewer & drain service to our residential and commercial customers. But, Roto-Rooter also allows you to schedule time riding with, and working alongside, a licensed plumber so you can gain the apprentice hours and knowledge needed to become a plumber.
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 communication 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