Experienced Plumbing Apprentice

About the role

Since 2017, Raptor Rooter & Plumbing has been a family‑owned, local company serving Washington and Idaho with the goal of providing top‑notch service to every customer. We currently offer service plumbing and construction plumbing for residential and multi‑residential clients and are expanding into commercial services. Our work includes leaking pipes, sump pump repairs and installations, water heaters, frozen pipes, sewage backups, and more—no job is too big or too small. We also provide 24/7 emergency services and strive to create a family‑like atmosphere where employees feel valued, backed by competitive pay and great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Work typical weekday hours with weekend availability and participate in an on‑call rotation for emergency situations.
• Expand expertise alongside seasoned professionals on diverse residential and commercial projects.
• Install and repair various plumbing components such as valves, fixtures, and piping (metal, PVC, PEX).
• Develop blueprint reading skills to plan pipe system layouts with precision for installations and repairs.
• Perform building rough‑ins according to exact specifications.
• Utilize tools including mainline machines, snakes, jetters, and camera equipment to diagnose and resolve challenging drain issues.

Requirements

• Idaho plumber apprentice card or Washington plumber trainee card.
• Knowledge of current Universal Plumbing Codes (UPC).
• Familiarity with all relevant techniques and tools.
• Ability to respond to emergency on‑call situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Assistance available for licensing or re‑licensing if you are out‑of‑state or have a lapsed card.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with 3% matching
• Paid Vacation
• Reimbursements after passing licensing tests
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate discount at local fitness center
• Consistent schedule
• Options for growth within the company

Pay

Competitive wage ranging from $17 to $28 per hour, based on hours approved by Labor & Industries, plus commission potential up to 28%. Prevailing wages are kept separate from the posted ranges; the company bids on and completes public works projects.

Schedule

Full‑time position with typical weekday hours, weekend availability, and an on‑call rotation for emergency situations as needed.