Job Description
You may have never thought about being a driver for our septic pump truck as a career, but it's an important service work that’s always needed, even in times of economic uncertainty. As a septic pump truck driver, you’ll be doing something that matters!
How to Know if You Are a Good Fit for this Service Professional Position
- You’ll be a key component of our company serving homeowners, solving their troublesome problems.
- After your initial training, you’ll be operating company owned equipment. You’ll perform a service helping homeowners get back to a normal life with a fully functioning septic system.
- You like figuring things out and don’t get frustrated easily. You’re willing to take the time to explain things and help people and see something through.
- You’ll need to be comfortable using a variety of different tools and equipment.
- You aren’t afraid to get dirty. You like working with your hands and complex equipment, and don’t mind dealing with the job’s more challenging and physical aspects.
- You take pride in your appearance and bring professionalism to your game. You’ll wear the Mr. Rooter uniform, which identifies you to our customers as one of the best in the industry.
Initially, you’ll team up with a more experienced operator to train in the knowledge and skills you’ll need to perform. Once you are up to speed, you’ll be the face of the company and critical in providing excellent experience for our customers.
You’ll provide crucial services for our customers’ homes and families. Here are the things you’ll be responsible for:
- Safely operating a septic truck equipped with vacuum pumps and hoses to collect and transport septic waste.
- Adhere to all traffic laws, regulations, and company policies while driving the septic truck.
- Maintain a strong focus on road safety, avoiding accidents and practicing defensive driving techniques.
- Efficiently locate, access and pump/clean septic tanks and waste storage facilities.
- Transport collected waste to designated disposal sites, following proper waste disposal guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of each service call, including photos, location of septic tank and condition of the tank and amount of waste collected.
- Following Our Mr. Rooter Plumbing Process – You’ll follow our proven process, from locating the tank to restoring the landscaping.
Job Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for this position:
- Must be able to lift at least 35 lbs., bend, stoop, and crawl into confined spaces.
- Must have a valid COMMERCIAL, Class B driver’s license and be insurable – you’ll be driving our company vehicle.
- Strong understanding of road safety regulations and traffic laws.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and irregular hours.
Here are some of the things we measure:
- Offering and Delivering Solutions – We educate our customers thoroughly and give them the best options to solve their current issues, plus to prevent more problems in the future. Then, we follow through to take care of their plumbing and drainage needs.
- Quality Workmanship – We make sure we get it done right, the first time.
- Operating Efficiently – We stay productive with our time and carefully use materials to avoid waste.
- High Customer Satisfaction – We collect customer feedback through surveys and Google reviews that we tie back to each service call. We are proud to maintain high scores for our brand and our location.
How We Take Care of Our Team Members
- Paid Training – We make sure that you have the knowledge and skills to grow in your career.
- Company-Provided Vehicle for Work –You’ll be driving an assigned vehicle at work, plus operating other equipment.
- iPad and Software — We use state-of-the-art technology and software to make onsite customer interactions faster and easier.
- Paid Time Off After 1 Year of Employment
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Plumbing isn’t just about leaks, pipes, and gaskets. It’s about people. Not just the people we help by providing quality plumbing services, but also the professionals doing those services themselves. Mr. Rooter Plumbing franchisees will treat you with the same respect and integrity that they treat their own friends and family, because at the end of the day, you can’t serve customers well without a happy, motivated, and committed team. Creating a culture with an exemplary work ethic is just as important as plumbing, and it’s part of everything Mr. Rooter Plumbing does.
*All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Mr. Rooter Plumbing® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.