What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Plumber/Service Technician-Military & Veteran Friendly position at Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service?
Overview
Apprentice Plumber-Military Veteran Friendly
Roto-Rooter hires military veterans and offers excellent career paths for military personnel who are planning to transition into new civilian professions. Throughout our 84 years in business, we've learned that your service training, and the military structure you're used to, are a great fit in our company. Roto-Rooter is a military-friendly company that is seeking military talent.
Roto-Rooter's outstanding pay and excellent benefits package exceeds that of other trades and vocations, and the pay offered by local plumbing companies. We provide top-pay! Even first year apprentices/ service technicians with no experience can expect to earn $55,000.
Pay goes up quickly year after year as you gain more experience. Our most experienced licensed and Master Plumbers earn more than $100,000 per year. Don't worry about long commutes to the office every day. Stay local and work in the community where you live.
Roto-Rooter will provide an initial 12 weeks of paid service training, plus continuing training as necessary. 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 licensed plumber. You’ll enjoy job security and ample advancement opportunities no matter which job you hold at Roto-Rooter.
Roto-Rooter is the largest national plumbing company – a stable, publicly traded company, not a family-owned business. That means there is nothing and nobody standing in the way of your career advancement at Roto-Rooter. Our company culture recognizes and rewards performance, ability and hard work. We also pride ourselves on having a supportive work environment. We’re a team, we look out for each other, and have open lines of communication with management.
Responsibilities
Roto-Rooter apprentice plumbers/ service technicians use their skills to provide solutions to plumbing and drain problems. In this role, you will perform services for both residential and commercial customers, diagnose problems, and provide cost estimates to close the sale. Next, you'll complete the necessary services for the customer and collect payment. Along the way, you’ll document estimates and invoices in writing and on a provided smart phone.
There are no quotas to meet and we will work with you on a flexible work schedule so you can maintain the work/ home life balance you deserve. We also offer easy transfers to any other Roto-Rooter Branch in the nation, should you ever want to relocate.
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years mechanical experience is preferred, but not required if you are mechanically inclined, have a mechanical background, have good communication skills, are self-motivated, and hold a valid driver's license.
The following military occupations specialties (MOS) are especially strong fits at Roto-Rooter: Army Field 12K, 15B-15Z, 25L, 91A-91Z, 94A-94Z. Navy NEC 6199, 001797, 47-2152, 47-3015, Air Force AFSC 552X5 and Marine Corps 1171 MOS. However, any military-trained individuals, especially those with mechanical skills, have a track record of success at Roto-Rooter.
Benefits
If job security and career advancement are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the place for you. We promote from within, whenever possible, and we'll help you succeed in all your career goals. We care about the health and welfare of our employees and their families. That's why we provide an extensive employee benefits package, including
- Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Training
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Profit sharing
EEO Statement
Roto-Rooter is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
