Plumbing Apprentice/Apprenticeship

Overview Apprentice Plumber 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. If you are looking for job security, career growth, competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits with a reputable national plumbing service provider, Roto-Rooter offers a rewarding opportunity. First year Roto-Rooter service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $65,000-$75,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience. Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid training plus continual training in our plumbing school. You’ll earn while you learn the trade, and we’ll guide you through the plumber licensing process to help you advance. 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 starts 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. Effective communication skills. A mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills are desirable, but prior experience is not necessary. Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.00 to $24.00 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $77.92) . Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category. Commissions ranging from $10 to $139 can also be earned for selling products and treatments. 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 ReimbursementProfit Sharing Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roto-Rooter