Drain Technician

The Drain Technicians will provide thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and clean drain lines with drain cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities:

* Removes drain cover, using wrench.

* Installs rotary knives on flexible cable, mounted on reel machine, according to diameter of pipe to be cleaned.

* Starts machine to feed revolving cable into opening, stopping machine and changing knives as necessary to conform to diameter or contour of pipe.

* Removes roots, debris, and other refuse from drains.

* Withdraws cable to deposit accumulated residue, removed from pipe in containers for disposal.

* Measures distance from drain opening to suspected leak/break.

* Repairs any breaks in piping.

* Always maintain a professional image by:

* Wearing only company approved and provided BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING apparel.

* 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.

Qualifications:

* GED or High School Diploma.

* Must have a minimum of 2 year of verifiable drain cleaning experience in a residential service and maintenance operation.

* Knowledge of plumbing field concepts, practices, best practices, procedures, tools, and equipment.

* Computer proficiency.

* Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to work under stressful conditions and may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations.

* Must be able to work extended hours, nights or weekends.

* Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders and stairs.

* Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.

* Natural or corrected vision to see and focus for close, distance, peripheral vision with normal depth perception.

* Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability.