Drain Cleaning Technician
Wind River Environmental · Johnston, RI · 3 wk ago
Engineering$27–$30/hrFull-time
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing efficient, high-quality customer experiences to Wind River Environmental's drain customers. You will complete drain cleaning, jetting, and cable work for commercial and residential service calls.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide effective communication between customers and Wind River Environmental.
- Provide camera service for mainline stoppages.
- Educate and assist customers on the importance of drain repair and replacement.
- Explain reasons for blockages and illustrate how issues will be resolved.
- Work alongside customer service and dispatch to ensure overall business success.
- Protect drain cleaning and camera equipment and maintain a well-inventoried truck.
- Participate actively in training exercises, team meetings, and safety discussions.
- Completion and submission of quotes and service paperwork to management.
- Respond to trouble/emergency calls promptly.
- Follow all Wind River Environmental service protocols.
- Be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Comply with FMCSA and DOT regulations if applicable.
- Practice safe work methods to remain accident and injury free.
- Recognize hazards and adjust accordingly to avoid loss, injury, or accidents.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Work Environment
- You are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, non-hazardous fumes, and noise.
- Must be comfortable working independently.
- Interaction with customers required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents including Company policies and procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, and road signs.
- Ability to speak, cooperate, and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and management.
- Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines.
- Basic computer literacy including email and internet skills.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- At least 21 years of age.
- At least 2 years of professional commercial driving experience (post-school).
- Ability to successfully pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, physical exam, and road exams.
- Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- High School Diploma.
Company Offered Benefits
- Competitive starting hourly rates + opportunity to earn overtime!
- Opportunity to earn a quarterly safety bonus!
- Company-paid Smith Systems Defensive Training
- Company-paid med-card renewals
- Room for growth!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee discount for services offered in your area!
- Matching 401K
- 6 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, and generous paid time off plan
- Company-paid uniforms
- Annual Safety Boot Stipend
Wind River Environmental Services
Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks, and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, we offer a full suite of services to business, residential, and municipal customers throughout the East Coast. Wind River Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer.