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Job Title


Sewer and Drain Technician


Company : Roto-Rooter


Location : Poughkeepsie, NY


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Plumbing Technician/Drain CleaningThis opportunity provides:Paid training programwith certified field trainers and experienced plumbers.Flexible work schedules.Top industry benefits.Hiring immediately! Full-time positions.An excellent opportunity formilitary veterans or those looking to make a career change.$75,000 - $150,000 a yearMileage reimbursementMust be able to purchase and provide insurance on your own service vehicleCompany Information/Overview:Roto-Rooter is a great place to earn money while learning a skilled trade for a lifelong career.Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.What you will be doing:Plumber/drain cleaning or Water Jet technicians use their skills to troubleshoot and provide solutions to residential and commercial sewer, drain and plumbing problems.Clear blockages on plumbing systems, clean drains and sewers using Roto-Rooter provided equipment and tools.Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a company provided smartphone.Use the plumbing skills learned during our plumbing school training taught by certified field trainers.Skills and Requirements:A valid driver’s license.Effective communication skills.A mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills are desirable.Should have at least 3 years of experience with sewer and drain cleaning.At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug CardAccident and Critical Illness InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePaid VacationPaid TrainingLife InsuranceMatching 401K Retirement Savings PlanTuition ReimbursementProfit SharingRoto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout nearly 100 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are an excellent fit for our company.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.IND29#LI-ONSITE