Drain Cleaning and Sewer Technician

Drain Cleaning and Sewer Technician

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup

Cape Girardeau, MO

Full-Time | Year-Round Employment | Flexible Monday-Sunday Scheduling

Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience and performance

Looking for a career where every day is different and your skills continue to grow? Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup is hiring a Drain Cleaning and Sewer Technician to join our team in Cape Girardeau.

Whether you have previous drain cleaning experience or come from another hands-on trade, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with a company that provides training, advancement opportunities, and year-round stability.

Instead of working on new construction, you'll help homeowners and businesses solve real plumbing and drainage problems by inspecting, diagnosing, and clearing existing drain and sewer systems. You'll work with specialized equipment, learn valuable technical skills, and make a direct impact on every customer you serve.

• Competitive pay of $17.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience and performance
• Stable, full-time, year-round employment
• Overtime opportunities to increase your earnings
• Paid hands-on training and ongoing technical development
• Clear opportunities for advancement into plumbing, excavation, and leadership positions
• Modern equipment and professional tools
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and success

• Company pays 50% of employee health insurance premiums
• Dental, vision, life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options
• Up to 20 days of paid time off based on tenure
• 401(k) with up to a 3.5% company match
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities

As a Drain Cleaning and Sewer Technician, you'll help customers resolve drainage issues while developing your expertise in residential and commercial plumbing systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect residential and commercial drain and sewer lines to identify problems
• Clear clogged drains using professional drain cleaning equipment
• Operate drain snakes, sewer cameras, hydro jetting equipment, and other specialized tools as trained
• Explain findings and recommended solutions to customers in a professional manner
• Complete drain maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs
• Accurately document completed work and service recommendations
• Maintain company equipment and vehicles
• Deliver exceptional customer service on every job
• Continue building your plumbing and drainage knowledge through field training and ongoing education

We're seeking dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and providing excellent customer service. If you're mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we'll help you build the skills needed for a successful career.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, and working in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments

Experience in drain cleaning, plumbing, construction, maintenance, landscaping, automotive repair, utilities, mechanical trades, or other hands-on industries is helpful but not required.

At Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, we're committed to helping our employees succeed. You'll receive the training, support, and opportunities needed to grow your technical skills, advance your career, and build a rewarding future in the plumbing industry.