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Excavator Operator

Bristol, PA · On-site

$22 - $29/hr

Follow OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety procedures. * Work collaboratively with a crew to efficiently complete excavation work on various projects. * Interact with customers as needed, providing excellent ...

Roto-Rooter

Excavator Operator

Newark, DE · On-site

$22 - $29.25/hr

Follow OSHA and Roto-Rooter safety procedures. * Work collaboratively with a crew to efficiently complete excavation work on various projects. * Interact with customers as needed, providing excellent ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for a roto rooter in the United States is $14.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectA Roto RooterPlumber
CredentialsState licenses, plumbing certificationsState licenses, plumbing certifications
Work EnvironmentResidential, commercial, emergency repairsResidential, commercial, emergency repairs
Industry UsageService company specializing in drain and pipe cleaningGeneral trade for installing and repairing plumbing systems

Both A Roto Rooter and plumbers require similar credentials and work in comparable environments. A Roto Rooter is a service company focusing on drain cleaning and pipe repair, while plumbers often handle a broader range of plumbing installations and repairs. Customers may choose based on specific needs, but both roles are integral to plumbing services.

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Drain Service Technician

Drain Service Technician

Roto-Rooter Services Company

Norcross, GA

$55K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Roto-Rooter rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 238 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

Overview

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.

Drain Service Technician

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you are looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, providing excellent pay, flexible work schedules and top benefits.

First year Roto-Rooter drain service technicians can expect top-pay, earning $55,000, on average. Pay increases quickly with each year of experience.

Roto-Rooter provides an initial 12 weeks of paid sewer and drain service training, plus continuing training is available if you want to learn the plumbing trade and pursue a journeyman plumber's license. 

Responsibilities
  • Roto-Rooter drain service technicians use their skills to provide solutions to sewer and drain problems.
  • A service call begins with diagnosing problems then providing cost estimates to close the sale.
  • Unclog and clean sewers and drains for the customer using Roto-Rooter equipment and tools.
  • Document estimates and invoices, both in writing and on a provided smartphone.
  • Collect payment and move on to the next service call. 
Requirements
  • A valid driver's license
  • Effective communication skills.
  • A mechanical aptitude is desirable, but prior experience is not necessary.
Benefits

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 Card
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Training
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Profit Sharing

Roto-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.

EEO Statement

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.

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