Plumbing Apprentice​/Sewer Tech

Carters Plumbing | White Lake, MI About Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

At Carter's Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, our mission is simple:
Growing Together as a Team to Serve Every Customer with Excellence—and have fun doing it. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers while creating a positive, team-oriented environment where employees can grow and succeed.

• 1+ year of construction, plumbing, excavation, landscaping, or related experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn underground sewer and water-line installation.
• Comfortable performing physical labor throughout the workday.
• Ability to dig, shovel, move pipe, stone, dirt, and materials.
• Basic understanding of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to learn proper installation of PVC, SDR, PEX, and other underground piping.
• Willingness to learn how to properly grade and slope sewer lines.
• Ability to assist with excavation, trenching, pipe installation, back filling, and restoration.
• Willingness to learn and safely work around mini excavators, skid steers, compactors, and other equipment.
• Understands the importance of trench safety and utility locating.
• Able to work in crawl spaces, trenches, basements, and difficult conditions.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Willing to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Able to follow directions and work effectively as part of a two-person or larger crew.

• Shows up ready to work and follows through on commitments
• Takes pride in quality work and attention to detail
• Communicates clearly with customers and teammates
• Works safely and follows established processes
• Takes ownership, solves problems, and is willing to keep learning

• Tool and safety equipment support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement