Drain Technician
Summary
A drain technician diagnoses and cleans clogged pipes and drainage systems using specialized equipment, performing onsite residential service calls in Northeast Ohio.
Who We Are
Wilson, founded in 1958, is a third-generation family-owned company that is here to keep your home cozy, lights on and the water flowing. We offer services in Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Restoration and more throughout Northeast Ohio. Members of our staff have opportunities to earn competitive pay and rewards, grow in their careers and become a part of a great team.
Why Choose The Wilson Companies
- Compensation - Top of market pay among our industry
- Medical Insurance – We pay 70% for you and your family's insurance premiums for health, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance
- Work life balance – Two weeks of PTO after 90 days, 7 paid holidays
- 401k Plan with a 3% match.
- $1500 ongoing education/training credit per year
Our Core Values
Betterment
The ambitious pursuit of winning individually and as a team.
Accountability
We do what we say we are going to do.
Teamwork
Winning only happens when we work as a team.
Transparency
We sell through education- not fear.
Position Overview
The Drain Cleaning Technician provides thorough diagnostics of drainage issues and cleans drain lines with drain cleaning equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Take pride in every installation and service that you do. Let the client know what you did for them that other companies don’t usually do. Show the client through the quality of your work that your company offers superior service and quality.
- Wear floor savers while in the client’s home. Use drop cloths to protect the client’s floors while performing an installation. Always maintain a neat work area where you are working.Wear floor savers
- 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
- Maintain a professional image at all times by:
- Following safety policies and procedures.
- Abiding by ALL Wilson Companies 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.
- Obey company Code of Ethics and the Team Rules