Drain Technician

Pipedreams

San Luis Obispo, CA, US
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Function: Operations
  • Post Date: 06/30/2025
  • Website: pipedreams.com
  • Company Address: San Francisco, CA

About Pipedreams

PipeDreams
Transforming the home services industry.

Job Description

You will be responsible for managing a territory and servicing drains. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing drainage and sewer systems. They diagnose and fix issues like clogs, leaks and other problems, using specialized tools and techniques. This can involve tasks like hydro-jetting, using drain cameras, and performing maintenance on various components like pump chambers and grease traps. 

 

About Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air

Wighton’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling is the leading provider of residential & commercial plumbing, heating, & AC systems in the Central Coast. As the longest running HVAC business in SLO County, our team is proud to celebrate 68 years of reliably caring for our customers, co-workers, and community. We’re also proud to build a workplace that promotes the personal and professional development of our employees. 
 
At Wighton’s, we deliver “Comfort you can trust”. We focus on the happiness and satisfaction of our customers by empowering our team with the best training, safety, and technology available.  

Wighton’s Awards & Recognition
  • 500+ Google reviews at 4.8 stars!
  • Named “Best of HomeAdvisor” 
  • HomeAdvisor “Elite Service Provider”
  • Nextdoor “Neighborhood Favorite”
  • Rated A+ by Better Business Bureau
Responsibilities
The responsibilities below include, but are not limited to:
  • 1-3 years’ experience in the plumbing/sewer and drain cleaning industry
  • Inspecting and diagnosing-identifying and resolving issues within drainage and sewer systems, including clogs, leaks and other malfunctions.
  • Operating tools like sewer cameras to inspect, hydro jetters and diagnose clogs in drains
  • Clearing Clogs-use tools like high-velocity water jets and electric snakes to clear clogs in drains
  • Performing routine maintenance on various components like pump chambers, grease traps, and other related facilities
  • Maintaining and repairing-Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems
  • Providing estimates- Estimate the cost and time needed to complete a job
  • Educate clients-Teach clients how to prevent and fix blocked drains
  • Protecting the clients property-use protective mats and shoe covers to protect the client's hoe
  • Cleaning Up-Clean up the work area after completing the job
  • Documenting the work-Document the work performed in writing, with pictures and with videos

Requirements

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Exceptional service and repair skills
  • Great customer service skills
  • Ability to drive sales and growth
  • Must be very safety minded
  • Have a great attendance record

 

Compensation
$50,000 - $100,000 / year


Benefits

  • Hourly, plus commission
  • Full time with overtime as necessary 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Eligible for HSA 
  • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation
  • 401K
  • Company Stock Options
  • Company provided vehicle, tools, and gas card

Why you’ll love working here
  • A fun, team atmosphere built on transparency, empowerment, and respect.
  • World-class training and coaching with a special focus on safety.
  • Rewards and bonuses for hard work and personal/team accomplishments.
  • Cutting edge technology to make your job easier, safer, and more enjoyable

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
 

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This company does NOT accept candidates from outside recruiting firms. Agency contacts are not welcome.