Sewer Apprentice

Location:

Crystal Lake, IL or Wheeling, IL (Flexible)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Compensation:

From $17 an hour plus overtime and bonus opportunities

Benefits:

Paid Training with opportunity to learn a new trade 100% Company-Paid Healthcare for Employee and their Dependents 4% 401(k) Match Paid Time Off & Holidays Consistent schedule - Monday-Friday, No evenings, No weekends Career Growth Opportunities in a Fast-Growing Company About Us At Great Lakes Wastewater (GLW) — the parent company of A&J Sewer Service and Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer & Septic — we're on a mission to elevate the sewer and septic industry by delivering exceptional service with professionalism, quality, and transparency. We believe our team members are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to creating an environment where they can thrive, grow, and take pride in the work we do every day. Our core values — Professionalism, Customer Experience, Technical Expertise, Employer of Choice, and Growth Oriented — guide everything we do. From keeping our fleet running safely, to serving customers with respect, to investing in our team's development, we're building a business that people are proud to work for.

Overview:

As part of a service crew, you will support our septic technicians to locate, access, and provide maintenance services to onsite wastewater systems.

Responsibilities:

Show up on time and in professional appearance daily. Ride along with lead service technicians and learn a new trade. Locate and access septic systems - includes probing and shovel work. Pull hoses off of pump trucks to reach the septic systems to be serviced. Retrieve tools and equipment needed to complete service work required.

Position Requirements:

Physical ability to perform the work required (lifting up to 50lbs). Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong desire to learn new skills and advance your technical knowledge. Individual contributor who also loves to win as a team. Why Join Our Team? We are a fast-growing, family-owned business of 50+ incredible people. While many competitors have become corporate or PE-owned, we're building something different: Family-owned, and people first Professional, reliable, and high integrity Customer-first in every interaction Invests in training, leadership development, and certifications Supports your goals and respects you as a person Here, your leadership will directly impact our team, our customers, and the future of our plumbing division. Watch this video to learn more about what it's like to work here and be a part of our team: Let's Talk. If you're ready to build something, be part of a results-driven team, and be valued for your expertise — reach out. Even if you're not actively looking, we'd love to have a conversation. Equal Opportunity Statement GLW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person