Drain Technician

Job Title

The Drain Cleaning Technician provides thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and cleans drain lines with drain cleaning equipment.

• Take pride in every installation and service that you do. Let the client know what you did for them that other companies don't usually do. Show the client through the quality of your work that your company offers superior service and quality.
• Wear floor savers while in the client's home. Use drop cloths to protect the client's floors while performing an installation. Always maintain a neat work area where you are working. Wear floor savers
• Removes drain cover, using wrench.
• Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned.
• Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe.
• Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.
• Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal.
• Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break
• Repairs any breaks in piping
• Maintain a professional image at all times by:
• Following safety policies and procedures.
• Abiding by ALL Wilson Companies standards of performance and code of ethics.
• Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
• Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out
• Respecting the customer's property.
• Obey company Code of Ethics and the Team Rules

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 year of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
• Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Drug-Free

Physical Demands:

• Climbing up and down on ladders and equipment
• Heavy lifting required (50-75) pounds, ladder work and tight space work required from time to time
• Ability to pick-up a minimum of 25 pounds consistently and carry up to 250 feet unassisted
• Operate handheld power tools
• Wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per work week and up to 12 hours per day

Working Environment:

• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Would be exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures
• Will be in proximity to hazardous conditions, equipment, and situations
• Wear safety attire, such as goggles or other protective clothing
• Could be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are uncomfortable and distracting
• Will be exposed to very bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Ability to climb ladders and work from roofs and scaffolding
• Will work around exposed contaminants
• Must be able to work in cramped work places, such as crawl spaces under floors.

If you can achieve the above and you find it fun and challenging - you have just the right amount.

If you want to be part of something bigger than just a job – make this career move and find exactly what you're looking for. You will work in a place where you will be appreciated by your team and customers, and where your work has a direct effect on the success of the company.