Sewer and Drain Technician

Skips Wastewater Services is the leading full-service wastewater provider that specializes in septic tank and grease trap pumping, septic system repair and installations, septic inspections, and more. One of our top priorities is protecting the environment by ensuring the proper health of all wastewater systems through maintenance and education.

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Sewer and Drain Technician to join our growing Skips Wastewater Sewer and Drain Division. The Technician will handle routine or emergency service calls and provide solutions for sewer and drain problems. The technician will also be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing residential and light commercial pump chambers and grease traps. We've established ourselves as leaders in the drain cleaning industry, and are excited to find a dedicated, hardworking technician to expand this division with us. Skips has invested in some of the most up-to-date sewer and drain technology to stay efficient and offer the services our customers need. All routing and work orders are done through our CRM with technicians using company issued iPads. We are looking for applicants with a background in plumbing and/or drain cleaning but will train the right individuals. Come work with the very best in the industry!

Duties

• Provide solutions to customers experiencing interior and exterior drainage issues
• Daily maintenance of company equipment
• Jetting sewer lines to clear blockages
• Investigating blockages in septic system components
• Engage with customers in a kind and respectful manner
• Complete routine maintenance checks for commercial customers
• Utilize camera technology to troubleshoot backups and evaluate piping
• Provide solutions to the work evaluated
• Complete all repair work effectively and professionally
• Proper cleanup and restoration of work area inside and outside of each property
• Complete work-order on company issued iPad; document duties performed in writing and with pictures and videos
• Follow up with co-workers throughout and at the end of each day

Requirements

• Drain cleaning and/or extensive plumbing experience required.
• A valid driver's license
• Effective communication skills.
• A mechanical aptitude
• The ability to follow directions of superiors
• Hardworking, self-starter

More about Skips Wastewater Services

Skips Wastewater has been the leader in Connecticut’s wastewater service industry for over 60 years. We provide services to residential and commercial customers throughout Connecticut. Skips strives to continue its mission of being the biggest and the best all-around septic company in the State of Connecticut.

Join the Best Team!

Skips Wastewater fosters an inclusive, respectful, family-like work environment, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! We carry out extensive training to be sure you will have all the tools you need to feel comfortable and successful at Skips. We take pride in operating one of the most professional, cleanest, and most passionate wastewater companies you’ll find.

We appreciate and care for each one of our employees – and we love to show it! Enjoy all expense paid annual company outings to the Hartford Yard Goats and to our private bowling night at Spare Time, Vernon – buffets included! We also reward our employees with bonuses, our employee of the month program, and catered breakfasts and lunches. Your hard work does not go unnoticed at Skips!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How many years of drain/plumbing/related work do you have? Please explain.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $29