Water Restoration Technician/General Labor

Overview

Discover an exciting new career opportunity at Roto-Rooter as a Water Restoration Technician. 

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

• After paid training program, expect to earn between $40,000 and $60,000.
• Flexible work schedules
• Top benefits
• Immediate hiring for full-time positions available.
• No prior experience necessary. Suitable for individuals with skills in carpet cleaning, construction, lawn care, pest control, and general laborer.
• Opportunities for growth within the Water Restoration department.

Responsibilities

• As part of a crew, you'll remove water from structures using specialized equipment.
• Remove damaged furniture, flooring and wall board.
• Collect monetary payment and move on to the next service call. 
• Direct interaction with vulnerable populations such as children or elderly.
• Extensive driving to customer in a timely and professional manner
• Entering customers’ residence providing trustworthy service while solving the problem.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old if the position is DOT regulated and possess relevant certifications.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is a mandatory requirement
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be medically cleared to wear a respirator and complete a respirator fit test.
• Maintains IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician certification.

Service technicians are paid an hourly rate of $17.00 to $20.00 during training. After training, they are paid an hourly rate at or above the minimum wage for all hours worked. The hourly pay rate may vary, depending on whether the pay is for base pay paid at the employee’s base hourly rate (minimum wage), or administrative pay for administrative hours worked (between minimum wage and $85.60) . Service technicians also have the potential to earn commissions at the rate of 16-22% of revenue depending on the revenue category.  Commissions ranging from $10 to $155 can also be earned for selling products and treatments.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Change Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees.  We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

• Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Training
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.