What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Drain Technician position at Whipple Service Champions?
Overview
Whipple Service Champions is looking for an experienced residential Drain Technician!
Are you are looking for a company where the quality of your work matters, where you are treated like family, and where you can build a lifetime career?
If this sounds like your kind of place, and you have experience with drains/plumbing, we want to hear from you!
Reasons to work with Whipple:
- Top Industry Wages
- Great medical, dental, and vision plans with minimal out-of-pocket expenses & Employer paid life insurance
- Vacation Package & Holiday Pay
- 401K retirement program with company match
- Company Vehicle and Uniforms
- Year-round work
- Employee development and advancement opportunities
What You'll Do:
Respond to residential service calls for backups, slow drains, sewer odors, and recurring clogs
Diagnose issues by identifying affected fixtures, line locations, and probable blockage types
Use drain‑cleaning equipment including:
Handheld and drum machines
Sectional machines
Hydro‑jetters (portable or truck‑mounted)
Sewer cameras and locators
Clear lines, verify flow, and perform follow‑up camera inspections
Document findings with photos/videos and provide clear explanations to homeowners
Present repair options such as jetting, descaling, spot repairs, or full sewer replacements
Maintain a clean, organized service truck and restock materials daily
Complete job notes, invoices, and closeout procedures accurately
Participate in rotating on‑call shifts for emergency drain issues
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess 2 years of progressive plumbing and/or drains experience
- Boiler Experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record (company vehicle provided during working hours)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Great with customers and educating them on all options
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of safety compliance
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Able to handle physical workload, lift and carry 60 lbs.
If you’re ready for steady work, real advancement, and a company that backs its technicians, we’d love to meet you. Join us and build a career you can be proud of.
Posted Min Pay Rate
USD $60,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate
USD $100,000.00/Yr.Salary : $60,000 - $100,000