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This role is a chance to get in early, bring your experience to the table, and help shape how drain and sewer service is delivered as the department grows.\nWe’re looking for an experienced drain professional who can confidently diagnose problems, operate professional drain and sewer equipment, communicate well with homeowners, and recommend the right solutions based on what the customer actually needs.\nThis is more than another service truck. It’s an opportunity to help build something from the ground up within a growing home services company.\nWhy Join Burns & McBride?\nWe don't just offer jobs-we build careers. Here’s why you’ll love being part of our team:\nIndustry-Leading Compensation: We believe in rewarding excellence, which is why we offer compensation that provides six-figure earning potential!\nFully Stocked Warehouse with Parts Runners\nClean, Fully Stocked Truck\nComprehensive Health Benefits: We offer affordable, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered.\nPaid Time Off\n 401(k) Plan with Company Match\nParental Leave: We support our team members through all stages of life, including offering parental leave for new parents.\nTraining and Development Opportunities: We’re committed to your professional growth and provide ongoing training.\nYearly Performance Reviews: We believe in continuous improvement and offer yearly performance reviews to ensure you’re on track and rewarded for your hard work.\nOpportunity to Help Build the Department: Join as our first dedicated Drain & Sewer Technician and help shape the future of this growing service line.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPerform residential drain cleaning, clearing, cabling, and hydro-jetting.\nDiagnose drain and sewer issues throughout the home and from the home to the curb.\nOperate small- and large-sized drain machines and sewer camera equipment.\nIdentify blockages, damaged piping, root intrusion, and other drain or sewer concerns.\nRecommend appropriate repair, replacement, or additional service options.\nExplain findings and solutions clearly to homeowners.\nPresent estimates and obtain customer approval before completing work.\nIdentify additional drain or plumbing solutions that meet customer needs.\nPerform related plumbing service work when qualified, including removing and resetting toilets and P-traps.\nComplete accurate service notes, photos, estimates, and customer documentation.\nMaintain truck inventory, tools, and equipment.\nProtect customers’ homes and maintain a clean, professional work area.\nCommunicate effectively with customers, office staff, and other field team members.\nParticipate in technical training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n5+ years of hands-on drain-clearing experience\nStrong residential drain and sewer diagnostic skills.\nExperience working on systems from inside the home to the curb.\nExperience with cable machines, hydro-jetting equipment, and sewer cameras.\nProven ability to explain recommendations and sell appropriate drain and sewer services.\nStrong customer service and communication skills.\nSolid understanding of residential plumbing and drain systems.\nResidential service plumbing experience is a strong plus.\nAbility to independently manage service calls from diagnosis through completion.\nStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nComfortable using tablets, mobile apps, and field service software. 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