Plumber Apprentice

Company: Ziegler Plumbing and Sewer, Inc
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Plumbing Services Apprentice must assist in a variety of residential and commercial repair and drain cleaning. All tools and vehicle are provided. Helpers are responsible for tool management, assuring all tools and equipment are maintained, brought to the job and returned from the job.The Plumber Services Apprentice will be encouraged and is expected to pursue additional training and strive to become a licensed journeyman (as a minimum). Ziegler Plumbing will assist with the cost for well qualified and hardworking individuals. The work involves all phases of plumbing repair, fixture replacement and drain cleaning.Full Benefits Including:Health Insurance with 80% of premium paid by employer plus HSA employer contribution weekly and optional employee contribution, Dental insurance with 100% of premium paid by employer, Vision insurance with 100% premium paid by employer, 401K Retirement with 3% guaranteed contribution by employer plus profit sharing, 100% Paid Uniforms, 8 Paid Holidays, 1 week vacation (after 1 year of service), plus very competitive hourly pay ($17+ per) plus opportunity for overtime.Rotating on-call work schedule required (approximately 1 week per month).Physical demands include, but are not limited to, being able to carry 75 lbs., handling large sewer cleaning machines (each van has a winch for ease of unloading and loading), and crawling under houses.Job safety awareness at all times while on duty to assure the safety of customers, co-workers and self. Job preparation tasks include daily truck inspection, directing the helper however, also assuring all tools, equipment and material are loaded on the truck following the completion of the job, checking the job site prior to leaving thus assuring tools, equipment and unused material are returned to the shop. The clear expectation is the employee reliably shows up for work by 6:45 am each day.Professional development opportunities are encouraged and expected. We support employee training and development by paying for advanced licensure. All job required certifications are paid for by Ziegler.In exchange for this challenging yet rewarding opportunity, is a chance to join a small but highly effective team of professionals to deliver high quality plumbing services. Candidates for the position can expect excellent work environment, pay and benefits.

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