Join the Roto-Rooter Team

Sewer and Drain Technician

We seek a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn the skills necessary to succeed. Roto-Rooter hopes to encourage its employees to become confident and successful technicians in the trade of drain cleaning. We train our employees to become not only experts in the use of our equipment but also in the complexities of job diagnosis and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Complete all drain cleaning, jetting, and cable work related to service calls.
• Provide Camera service for mainline stoppages
• Describes diagnosed problems to customers and provides solutions
• Explains the features and benefits of each solution. Obtains agreement for services before performing work
• Unclogs sewers, kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, toilets, etc. using sewer machines
• Establish customer rapport to provide the correct services
• Maintain truck inventory of parts and restock truck to minimum stock levels
• Be able to successfully perform basic drain cleaning functions using small to large-sized drain cleaning machines
• Have the basic knowledge of how a plumbing system works
• Be able to remove and reset a toilet and a p-trap
• Operate equipment in a safe manner
• Wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers, office staff, and co-workers
• Provide solutions to sewer and drain problems.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Year round employment.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

CCTV Operator / Lateral Launch Operator

Required skills:

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy construction projects.
• Conduct center to center manhole identifications using robotic TV equipment per NASSCO standards.
• Identify defects and service locations
• Accurately fill out reports and turn in daily logs.
• Ensure deliverables and associated reports are turned in daily.
• Execute cleaning and TV work required for project
• Pass out notices to residents and businesses as instructed
• Adheres to all customer site specific safety requirements
• Service, clean, maintain camera equipment as well as assigned vehicles
• Communicates with the jet operator and TV labor in coordinating workflow.
• Water meter installations
• Assemble and disassemble housings and couplings
• Utilize all safety equipment, and follow standard operating procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent or Safety Director.
• Any other task as directed

Requirements:

• Experienced in sewer related industry
• Experience operating and maintaining CCTV equipment for sewers
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces – examples include but are not limited to Manholes.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy construction work.
• Knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
• Knowledge of sewer cameras and tractors.
• Knowledge of computers.
• Knowledge of IT Pipes
• NASSCO PACP and MACP Certifications are a plus
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Knowledge of jet truck operation & understanding of nozzle functions to effectively communicate with jet operator.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Year round employment.