Journeyman Service Plumber

Journeyman Service Plumber

Dogwood Plumbing LLC | Pelham, AL | Full-time W-2 employee position

Dogwood Plumbing is hiring an experienced, licensed plumber for residential service and remodel work throughout the Greater Birmingham area. We’re looking for someone who can diagnose problems, explain repair options clearly, and complete quality work without constant direction.

We value accurate diagnosis, honest recommendations, efficient work, and repairs that hold up.

Compensation and Benefits

Earn 30%–32% of collected job revenue after material costs, with weekly pay. This is a commission-based position. The rate is 32% for employees holding current Alabama journeyman or master credentials in both plumbing and gas fitting, and 30% for employees holding qualifying plumbing credentials only.

Commission is calculated on customer payments received, less material costs, and paid according to the company’s written commission agreement. Plumbing-only employees become eligible for 32% upon obtaining and verifying qualifying gas fitter credentials. Applicable minimum-wage and overtime requirements apply.

Health insurance with company contributions toward employee and eligible family coverage, plus paid time off, available after a 90-day waiting period, subject to plan terms.

Additional bonus opportunities for qualifying customer reviews under the company’s current incentive program.

Company Support

Company-scheduled service calls and an established flat-rate price book

Company-provided service van, fuel card, major tools, and company shirts

Small team with direct access to the owner and clear expectations for quality work

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Finish times vary with workload and job completion. Participation in a rotating on-call schedule and some weekend work are required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair residential plumbing problems and complete remodel installations. Perform gas piping repairs, gas appliance connections, and gas water heater work as permitted by your credentials and company authorization.

Explain repair options honestly, obtain customer approval, and protect customers’ homes.

Work efficiently, follow company procedures, and ask for support when needed.

Submit clear before-and-after photos, accurate job notes, receipts, and required approvals promptly so work can be billed without delay. Collect payment at completion when required.

Maintain a clean, organized work area and service vehicle.

Requirements

Current Alabama journeyman or master plumber credentials required; current journeyman or master gas fitter credentials preferred. Qualified plumbing-only applicants are welcome.

Residential service experience required, with ability to handle common service calls from diagnosis through repair; remodel experience preferred

Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to company insurance

Dependability, clear communication, and ability to work independently

Own hand tools and ability to report to work in Pelham, AL

Employment is contingent on meeting company drug-testing and background-screening requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,200.00 - $2,240.00 per week

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided

License/Certification:

• Alabama Journeyman Plumber license (Required)

Work Location: In person