Local Apprentice - Plumbers Helper for National Installs (per diem)

FRG seeks Plumber Helper -Deliver & install commercial tankless systems . PER DIEM

Facilities Resource Group (FRG), located in Comstock Park, Michigan, specializes in providing businesses across the US with TANKLESS WATER HEATING system solutions!

FRG seeks local Plumber Helper with 1-2 years of commercial plumbing experience (working at schools, hospitals, stores, new construction). Must know basics including components, pipefitting, good shop math. Must be able to operate DOT company vehicle. This position travels nationally for appx 3-10 days/trip and has high overtime hours.

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Permanent w Benefits
• Pay: $20 - $25 / HOUR OVERTIME $50 DAILY PER DIEM
• We Provide: VEHICLE FUEL CARD HOTEL PHONE ( more)
• TRAVEL: 75% NATIONWIDE TRAVEL - DOT Truck / Trailer Class B - Chauffeur
• HOURS: 40 - 70 hours / week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Safe transportation of equipment while meeting compliance, and the preparation and clean-up of plumbing installation jobsites.

Operates fleet truck under DOT requirements (class B / Chauffeur license and DOT medical card) , hauls trailer containing tankless water heating systems. You will load up at the shop, drive the vehicle for long periods of time in a stationary seated position, and operate an electronic DOT logbook (GEOTAB).

You will transport the equipment and tools to the site of work, which could be anywhere in the US. You will meet the lead and get an overview of the project coordination plan. When not driving, the work will be in mixed environments, and is mostly standing, sometimes indoors and sometimes outdoors. A limited amount of work may be performed at low heights such as from a ladder.

When the job starts (in the evening, after hours), you'll remove old existing fixtures and components, and start preparing the new components. You will be running parts and tools, and be cutting, fitting and insulating copper, PVC and gas piping from 1/4" - 3" (mostly 1/2" - 2" copper). Once the job is complete, you will load out and return vehicle to shop.

In-shop work will consist of loading and unloading, doing scrap, or building the equipment you install in accordance with production needs. Other work may include cutting or measuring pipe or general duties.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, 21 & legally authorized to work in US;
• 1-2 yr commercial plumbing or commercial punch list carpenter experience;
• MUST successfully complete a full background check including an insurable DMV / driving record (to operate vehicle), DOT physical and drug screen for medical card and Class B Chauffeur license (FRG will handle the costs)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST be able to easily read and interpret tape measure to 1/16";
• MUST have experience in commercial pipefitting, plumbing or finish carpentry (specifically commercial builds or high-end residential complex structures);
• MUST be able to remain stationary in transit for long shift periods (on the road);
• MUST be able to safely operate a commercial fleet vehicle;
• MUST be able to lift up to 50 lb occasionally and up to 75 lb infrequently during shifts;
• MUST have full range of motion to be able to work in any manner of physical positions and be able to transition easily from seated to standing, crouching, stooping, leaning, bending, twisting, and/or working while looking up, with arms extended overhead, sometimes for longer periods of time;
• MUST know your hand and power tools and be ok with working heights or outside

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• A large portion of work time is operating the vehicle per safety and road conditions;
• Site work time is both indoor and outdoor work, often traversing between the two;
• Sometimes works from a ladder or at limited heights;
• Works in the shop doing production tasks when not traveling

TO APPLY: Submit CURRENT RESUME with updated information - Thanks!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Year round work

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide proof you meet/exceed min hiring age (21)?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and insurable DMV history (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockford, MI