Sewer and Drain Technician

Job Overview:

Are you in the drain cleaning trade or want to be? We are a premier residential and commercial service company in the Greater St. Louis market looking for an experienced leader to elevate our drain division. As a Sewer and Drain Technician , you will be focused on performing high-level drain diagnostic/rehabilitation work. We are willing to train you in both residential and commercial sectors on all necessary equipment. This role requires someone who possesses technical expertise in diagnosing, clearing, and restoring drain lines. You will execute jobs safely, leave sites immaculate, and provide top-tier customer service on every dispatch.

Location:

Greater St.

Louis Area Job Type:

Full-time Salary/Compensation:

$115,000 / year (Total package: Base Salary + Performance Incentives + Full Benefits)

Schedule:

Day shift, Monday to Friday, as well as On-Call (Occasional standard field flexibility required for residential/commercial timelines)

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Drain Cleaning & Cabling:

Operate various mainline, sink, and closet drum/sectional cable machines to clear obstructions across all types of commercial and residential drains.

Jetting & Mechanical Descaling:

Perform safe hydro-jetting practices and structural pipe cleaning via chain-knocking/descaling systems.

Diagnostics & Locating:

Perform high-resolution push camera inspections, precise digital utility locating, and line mapping.

Smoke Testing:

Perform sewer smoke testing procedures to accurately pinpoint structural defects, sewer odor sources, and leaks.

Inventory & Tool Management:

Maintain inventory control on your service truck to minimize down-time and tool loss.

Safety Leadership:

Comply with safety protocols, specifically emphasizing ladder safety, fall protection, proper PPE usage, and mechanical equipment safeguards.

Customer & Team Relations:

Model exceptional customer interaction skills, address escalated customer concerns with professionalism, advise customers on additional services they need for their facilities, and help Drain Surgeons maintain a positive unified team environment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience:

We are willing to train you in both residential and commercial sectors on all necessary equipment. Prior experience in drain clearing or light plumbing is highly valued.

Safety & Compliance:

Clean safety track record.

Screening:

Must pass a mandatory, comprehensive criminal background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) review; a clean record is required.

Physical Demands:

Robust physical stamina; ability to safely lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs regularly, climb ladders, and work comfortably in tight crawling spaces or roofs.

Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven knack for explaining technical mechanical tasks to apprentices and customers alike. Benefits & Compensation Package ($115,000/yr total value): Competitive Base Salary paired with Lucrative Performance Incentives Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance) Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Fully equipped, modern company service truck with fuel privileges Top-tier equipment provided by the company Company-matched retirement contribution matching plans (401k)

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road