The Opportunity
TR Construction Group is hiring a motivated entry-level plumber to learn the trade hands-on while building the documented hours required for WSSC journeyman licensure. You will work under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber, assisting on residential service calls, installations, and repairs while developing the skills, code knowledge, and experience to advance.
What We Offer
- Company service vehicle and fuel card.
- Company-provided tools.
- Company uniform.
- Benefits: health insurance / paid time off / retirement plan (90-day introductory period).
- Paid on-the-job training toward your WSSC journeyman license.
- A clear advancement path to journeyman and master licensure.
What You'll Do
- Assist licensed plumbers with installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply, drainage, waste, vent, and gas piping systems.
- Help diagnose plumbing issues and learn proper repair methods under supervision.
- Assist with sewer and drain cleaning services.
- Prepare job sites, stage materials and tools, and keep a clean, safe work area.
- Cut, thread, solder, and assemble pipe and fittings as directed.
- Load, unload, and organize the service vehicle and inventory.
- Document work performed, materials used, and hours toward licensure.
- Interact courteously and professionally with customers in their homes.
- Follow all OSHA safety practices and the WSSC plumbing code.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Applicants with no trade experience may apply; minimum age 16. WSSC apprentice licenses authorize assisting in plumbing and sewer/drain cleaning under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Reliable ability to commute to job sites across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants with no trade experience may apply; minimum age 16. WSSC apprentice licenses authorize assisting in plumbing and sewer/drain cleaning under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Reliable ability to commute to job sites across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
Compensation
- Hourly: $17–$25 / hour, with periodic increases as hours and skills progress (subject to applicable Maryland and Montgomery County minimum-wage floors).
- Salary equivalent: ~$36,000–$52,000 / year.
- Overtime: time-and-a-half (1.5x) for hours over 40 per week.
- Recommended structure: hourly base plus spiffs.
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally more with assistance. Work in confined spaces, crawl spaces, attics, and trenches. Stand, kneel, bend, and climb for extended periods. Work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
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