Experienced Drain Technician/Plumber; Weekends + Weekday Evening On-Call
Job in
Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19403, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Mr. Rooter
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Plumber, Installation Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater King of Prussia
Position Overview
We are hiring an Experienced Drain Technician / Plumber to run weekend service calls from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekday evening on-call availability from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and the possibility of occasional late-night calls.
This role offers :
- High weekend earning potential
- Guaranteed weekday on-call pay
- Additional income through sales commissions
- No required overnight shifts
Compensation
Weekend Pay (Saturday & Sunday, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- $35 - $45/hr (based on experience)
- $25/day guaranteed On-Call Pay (paid with or without calls)
- $42 - $52/hr if dispatched
- Occasional late-night calls possible (paid at same hourly rate)
- Sales Commissions on approved work performed or sold
- Commission structure not publicly disclosed
Experienced techs in this role generally earn:
$70,000 - $130,000+ per year (hourly + on-call + commissions)
Responsibilities
Weekend Responsibilities (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Run residential drain and plumbing service calls independently
- Operate drain cleaning equipment including:
- Hand snakes
- Powered snakes
- RIDGID drain machines
- Sewer inspection cameras
- Locator tools
- Light hydro-jetting for small/interior lines
- Diagnose sewer/drain issues using camera and locator
- Perform basic plumbing repairs:
- Traps
- Toilet resets
- Garbage disposals
- Minor leak repairs
- Conduct whole-home plumbing inspections
- Present multiple repair and replacement options using the Mr. Rooter process
- Document all work using the company iPad
- Be available for service calls
- Receive $25/day guaranteed
- Paid hourly if dispatched
- Occasional late-night calls may occur (paid at the same rate)
- No scheduled overnight shifts
Must Have:
- 2+ years of residential and some commercial drain cleaning experience
- Ability to confidently use:
• Manual and powered snakes
• RIDGID drain machines
• Sewer cameras
• Locator equipment
• Light hydro-jetting- Ability to independently complete service calls and sell solutions
- Strong communication skills with homeowners
- Valid driver's license and insurable MVR
- Ability to lift more than 50 lbs
- Ability to work in basements, crawlspaces, and confined areas
- Hydro-jetting larger exterior sewer lines
- Experience with cast iron, clay, terracotta, and PVC systems
- Minor plumbing repair background
- Flat-rate or franchise service model experience
- Quality workmanship
- Accurate diagnostics
- Customer satisfaction and 5-star reviews
- Professional communication
- Consistent use of the Mr. Rooter service process
- Revenue generated through approved work sold (commission eligible)
- iPad + service software
- Uniforms and PPE
- Weekly pay
- Significant commission opportunities
- Clear advancement path
- Support from a licensed Master Plumber
- Weekend (9 AM - 5 PM): $35-$45/hr
- Weekday On-Call (5-9 PM): $25/day guaranteed
- If dispatched: $42-$52/hr
- Plus commissions
- Expected earnings: $70K-$130K+ per year
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