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Licensed Plumber

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, Austin, TX, United States


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.

Overview
Licensed plumber required. If you seek job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement with a well‑known national brand, Roto-Rooter is for you. Our plumbers provide a wide range of services, including faucet repairs, water heater installations, and plumbing system replacements. Experienced plumbers earn over $100,000 per year, and the company offers flexible schedules and top benefits.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to customer service calls, conduct thorough inspections of plumbing issues, accurately diagnose problems, offer effective solutions, and successfully close service sales.

With the necessary licensing, proficiently install and repair various plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.

Conduct sewer and drain cleaning services in diverse environments such as basements, roofs, confined spaces, and close quarters, ensuring thorough cleaning and restoration of work sites to pre‑job conditions.

Prepare invoices, totaling costs of services and products provided, and collect payment while explaining the Roto-Rooter guarantee in writing and on the provided smartphone.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license.

Required to hold a state plumbing license.

Three or more years of repair and service plumbing experience, with a proven track record in the sale of plumbing products and services.

Full knowledge of plumbing systems is essential for performing duties.

Plumbers are expected to gain Excavation Certification through Competent Person Training (OSHA requirement) within the first year of employment. Journeyman license or equivalent certification as specified by the state in which the branch operates is required. Unlicensed plumbers will be expected to obtain certification as soon as they become eligible, if necessary, by state law.

Must have good written and oral communication skills for effective customer service, and excellent interpersonal skills in client and co‑worker relations.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Training

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we have 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.

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