Experienced Drain Technician / Plumber

Company: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater King of Prussia

Position Overview

We are hiring an Experienced Drain Technician / Plumber to run weekend service calls from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekday evening on-call availability from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and the possibility of occasional late-night calls.

This role offers:

• High weekend earning potential
• Guaranteed weekday on-call pay
• Additional income through sales commissions
• No required overnight shifts

Experience is required.

Compensation

Weekend Pay (Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM – 5 PM)

• $35 – $45/hr (based on experience)

Weekday Evening & Occasional Late-Night On-Call

• $25/day guaranteed On-Call Pay (paid with or without calls)
• $42 – $52/hr if dispatched
• Occasional late-night calls possible (paid at same hourly rate)

Additional Earning Potential

• Sales Commissions on approved work performed or sold
• Commission structure not publicly disclosed

Expected Annual Earnings

Experienced techs in this role generally earn:

$70,000 – $130,000+ per year (hourly + on-call + commissions)

Responsibilities

Weekend Responsibilities (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

• Run residential drain and plumbing service calls independently
• Operate drain cleaning equipment including:
• Hand snakes
• Powered snakes
• RIDGID drain machines
• Sewer inspection cameras
• Locator tools
• Light hydro-jetting for small/interior lines
• Diagnose sewer/drain issues using camera and locator
• Perform basic plumbing repairs:
• Traps
• Toilet resets
• Garbage disposals
• Minor leak repairs
• Conduct whole-home plumbing inspections
• Present multiple repair and replacement options using the Mr. Rooter process
• Document all work using the company iPad

Weekday Evening On-Call (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Be available for service calls
• Receive $25/day guaranteed
• Paid hourly if dispatched
• Occasional late-night calls may occur (paid at the same rate)
• No scheduled overnight shifts

Required Experience

Must Have:

• 2+ years of residential and some commercial drain cleaning experience
• Ability to confidently use:
• • Manual and powered snakes
• • RIDGID drain machines
• • Sewer cameras
• • Locator equipment
• • Light hydro-jetting
• Ability to independently complete service calls and sell solutions
• Strong communication skills with homeowners
• Valid driver’s license and insurable MVR
• Ability to lift more than 50 lbs
• Ability to work in basements, crawlspaces, and confined areas

Preferred but Not Required:

• Hydro-jetting larger exterior sewer lines
• Experience with cast iron, clay, terracotta, and PVC systems
• Minor plumbing repair background
• Flat-rate or franchise service model experience

How We Measure Success

• Quality workmanship
• Accurate diagnostics
• Customer satisfaction and 5-star reviews
• Professional communication
• Consistent use of the Mr. Rooter service process
• Revenue generated through approved work sold (commission eligible)

What We Provide

• iPad + service software
• Uniforms and PPE
• Weekly pay
• Significant commission opportunities
• Clear advancement path
• Support from a licensed Master Plumber

Compensation Summary

• Weekend (9 AM – 5 PM): $35–$45/hr
• Weekday On-Call (5–9 PM): $25/day guaranteed
• If dispatched: $42–$52/hr
• Plus commissions
• Expected earnings: $70K–$130K+ per year