Job Description

Plumbing Careers at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®Do you value professionalism and punctuality? Do you want to work with the best professionals in the plumbing industry? Then you could be a candidate for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing! If you are an individual who values a rewarding career and would like your customers to be genuinely satisfied, you may be a match for our team. Equipment operator/Drain Layer serving the clients of the company by expertly servicing, repairing, and replacing sewer and water services. JOB DUTIESPerforms water and sewer line repair, replacement, and installation through excavation activities to include trenchless and slab penetration.

• Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
• Dig and backfill trenches and breakup/remove concrete by hand and on excavators/loaders.
• Install or repair individual sewer and/or water service lines serving private properties.
• Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders and high velocity water jets.
• Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
• Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
• Clean, jet, and cable building drains and sewers.
• Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
• Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
• Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
• Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
• Must comply with all OSHA trenching safety requirements.
• Following safety policies and procedures.
• Abiding by ALL BFP standards of performance and code of ethics.
• Maintaining a courteous demeanor with all customers and associates.
• Maintains company vehicle, ensuring cleanliness and organization, both inside and out.
• Respecting the customer’s property.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable excavation and drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.
• Must obtain journeyman drain layer certification.
• Must obtain confined space/competent person certification.
• Must be willing to obtain a Class A license with taker and air‐brakes endorsements within first 90 days.
• Extensive knowledge of excavation work.
• Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Great hourly pay with bonus opportunities!
• Company insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 401K plan with company contributions!
• Top tier training and free continuing education opportunities!
• Earn as you learn apprenticeship program
• Excellent culture and team atmosphere!

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Join the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team!

We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. It’s true, our employees come first! How do we prove it? First things first.

1. Pay— We believe the best performers deserve the best pay. That’s why we want to pay YOU the best competitive rate.

2. Flexibility— We want YOU to have time for the most important things in your life. Our scheduling is flexible. Find out how we do it.

3. Career Path— We offer you an unlimited future with our world class training programs. Our training programs include Technical Training, Virtual technical training, communications, sales, and more! If you are serious about your career and want to learn from the best in the industry apply today!

So, if you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic, and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!

Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee sets their own compensation and benefits. All inquiries about employment, benefits, scheduling and compensation at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate.