Plumber Apprentice

At Waste Resource Management (WRM), we go beyond operating trucks—we are dedicated to environmental protection and delivering exceptional service. With a presence across Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada, our affiliated companies—SouthWaste Disposal LLC, Silver City Processing, and McDonald Farms, Inc.—offer comprehensive solutions for liquid waste recycling and transportation. Join a company that values your contribution to the environment, our clients, and your career.

About the role

The Plumber Apprentice, under the direction of the Responsible Master Plumber, will perform full-service plumbing, construction, installation, and repair. This role is designed for individuals learning the plumbing trade through on-the-job training and, when applicable, classroom instruction. The apprentice will work under the direct supervision of a licensed plumber to gain practical skills, follow safety guidelines, and ensure work meets industry codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists the plumbing operation with installs, repairs, replacements, and maintenance of liquid waste, air, and gas lines.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Ensures company vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, clean, and in good working condition.
• Observes and helps plumbers assemble and install valves and pipe fittings. Repairs and maintains valves, faucets, traps, sinks, washbowls, sewers, vents, and fixtures.
• Performs work in confined spaces, such as crawl spaces, pits, and utility tunnels, following all safety protocols. Company will provide training and certification.
• Works at heights when necessary (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, rooftops) using proper fall protection equipment.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Able to complete work orders upon job completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn the plumbing trade.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Shift work required at times with differential pay.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills to handle client inquiries and concerns.

Qualifications

Plumber Apprentice card (Preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with annual performance reviews and pay increases based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits: choice of three medical plans, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Generous PTO policy accruing from day one, plus floating and company-paid holidays.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

Market-based hourly pay.

Schedule

Shift work required at times with differential pay.