Drain Cleaning Technician

Drain Cleaning Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup

Cape Girardeau, MO

Full-Time | Year-Round Employment | Flexible Scheduling

Pay: $32,500-$65,000+ annually based on experience, performance, commissions, and overtime opportunities

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup is looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team as a Drain Cleaning Technician. Whether you already have drain cleaning experience or you're looking to start a rewarding career in the plumbing industry, we'll provide the training, equipment, and support needed to help you succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, solving problems, helping customers, and learning valuable technical skills. Every day brings new challenges as you diagnose drainage problems, restore plumbing systems, and build a career with opportunities to advance into plumbing, excavation, and leadership roles.

Unlike new construction plumbing, this position focuses on servicing existing residential and commercial drain systems, giving you the opportunity to develop specialized skills that are always in demand.

• Competitive annual earnings of $32,500-$65,000+ based on experience and performance
• Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premiums
• Dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance options
• Up to 20 days of paid time off based on tenure
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
• Overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Stable year‑round work with a growing company
• Paid hands‑on training and ongoing professional development
• Clear advancement opportunities into plumbing, excavation, and leadership positions
• Modern equipment, technology, and specialized drain cleaning tools
• Supportive team environment focused on employee success

As a Drain Cleaning Technician, you'll inspect, diagnose, and restore residential and commercial drainage systems while delivering outstanding customer service. Using specialized drain cleaning equipment, you'll identify blockages, clear clogged drains, inspect sewer lines, and help customers resolve plumbing issues quickly and professionally.

You'll operate drain cleaning machines, sewer cameras, hydro jetting equipment, and other specialized tools to locate and resolve drainage problems. You'll explain your findings to customers, recommend appropriate repair solutions, document completed work, and maintain a clean, organized service vehicle. As your experience grows, you'll receive additional training in plumbing repairs, underground utilities, and advanced drainage diagnostics, allowing you to expand your skills and earning potential.

We’re looking for dependable individuals who enjoy working with their hands, solving problems, and providing excellent customer service. Previous experience in plumbing, drain cleaning, construction, maintenance, landscaping, automotive repair, mechanical trades, or other hands‑on industries is helpful but not required.

Successful candidates are mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and comfortable working independently while also contributing to a team environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude are essential. Applicants should be comfortable performing physical work, lifting equipment, working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, and using specialized tools safely.

A valid driver’s license is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

You enjoy troubleshooting problems, working with specialized equipment, and helping customers resolve frustrating plumbing issues. You're dependable, motivated, and willing to learn new skills that will help you build a long‑term career. You take pride in your work, communicate professionally, and understand that quality service creates satisfied customers and future opportunities.

At Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, we don't just offer jobs. We help people build careers. With paid training, year‑round work, advancement opportunities, and a team that’s committed to your success, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a highly skilled plumbing professional while building a rewarding future.

Apply today to become a Drain Cleaning Technician with Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.