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Drain Cleaning Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Drain and Sewer Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Full-Time | Year-Round Employment | Flexible Scheduling

Annual Earnings: $32,500-$65,000 based on experience, commissions, performance, and overtime opportunities

Launch a Skilled Trade Career with a Company That Invests in Your Success

Looking for a hands-on career where every day is different? Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup is hiring a Drain and Sewer Technician to join our growing team. Whether you already have drain cleaning experience or you're ready to learn a skilled trade, we'll provide the training, equipment, and support to help you succeed.

In this role, you'll help homeowners and businesses resolve drain and sewer issues while learning valuable technical skills that can lead to advancement in plumbing, excavation, and leadership. If you enjoy solving problems, working with specialized equipment, and helping customers, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.

Why Join Roto-Rooter?

  • Annual earning potential of $32,500-$65,000 with commissions and overtime opportunities

  • Stable, full-time, year-round employment

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Paid hands-on training and ongoing professional development

  • Clear advancement opportunities into plumbing, excavation, and leadership

  • Modern service vehicles, drain equipment, sewer cameras, and technology

  • Supportive team environment focused on your success

  • Opportunity to build a lifelong career in the skilled trades

Benefits

  • Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premiums

  • Dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options

  • Up to 20 days of paid time off based on years of service

  • 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match

  • Paid training and continuing education

  • Overtime opportunities to increase your earnings

  • Long-term career advancement opportunities

What You'll Do

As a Drain and Sewer Technician, you'll inspect, diagnose, and restore residential and commercial drainage systems while providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities include:

  • Diagnose clogged drains and sewer line issues

  • Clear drain blockages using professional drain cleaning equipment

  • Operate sewer cameras and hydro jetting equipment to identify drainage problems

  • Recommend repair options based on inspection findings

  • Explain solutions clearly and professionally to customers

  • Document completed work using company technology

  • Maintain company vehicles, tools, and specialized equipment

  • Follow safety procedures and company quality standards

  • Continue developing your skills through hands-on training in plumbing, underground utilities, and advanced sewer diagnostics

What We're Looking For

We're seeking dependable, motivated individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career in the plumbing industry.

Qualified candidates should have:

  • Mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills

  • Previous experience in plumbing, drain cleaning, construction, maintenance, landscaping, automotive repair, mechanical trades, or another hands-on field is preferred but not required

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment

  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting equipment and working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Valid driver's license

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Who Thrives in This Role?

Successful Drain and Sewer Technicians enjoy troubleshooting problems, learning new skills, and helping customers restore their plumbing systems. They take pride in quality workmanship, communicate professionally, and are motivated to continue growing their technical knowledge and earning potential.

Build Your Future with Roto-Rooter

At Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. With paid training, year-round work, advancement opportunities, and a team committed to your success, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a highly skilled plumbing professional while building a stable and rewarding future.

Apply today to become a Drain and Sewer Technician and start building your career with Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Salary : $32,500 - $65,000

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