No experience required - Plumbing Installation Team Member – Apprentice I

Plumbing Installation Team Member – Apprentice I

Employer: The Trenchless Co.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Pay: $21–$23 per hour
Schedule: Full-time; may include overtime, on-call work, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional out-of-town projects
Experience: Entry-level; plumbing experience is not required

The Trenchless Co. is hiring for its plumbing installation department. Candidates without plumbing experience will begin as an Apprentice I and can develop their skills through paid, on-the-job training. As employees gain experience and learn additional technologies, they may advance to higher-level roles.

What you’ll do

• Assist the lead installer with plumbing and trenchless installation projects.
• Help stage jobs and follow quality and safety checklists.
• Keep the job site clean and organized and help maintain the crew’s truck inventory.
• Participate in formal and on-the-job training to learn installation methods and equipment.
• Help organize the shop and yard as needed.
• Follow company procedures and OSHA safety standards.

What you’ll need

• A clean, safe driving record.
• Steel-toe boots.
• Ability to arrive on time and follow supervisor direction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in tight, dark, or difficult-to-access spaces.
• Willingness to learn, work as part of a team, and communicate openly and professionally.
• Availability for occasional overtime, emergency on-call work, nights, weekends, holidays, and out-of-town projects as needed.

Advancement and pay scale

The company’s installation career path includes:

• Apprentice I: $21–$23 per hour
• Apprentice II: $24–$26 per hour
• Lead I: $27–$30 per hour, plus $0.50 per technology gained
• Lead II: $30–$35 per hour, plus $0.50 per technology gained
• Field Supervisor: $35–$40 per hour

Advancement depends on experience, skills, and the ability to perform the responsibilities of each role. Experienced candidates may be considered for a higher level based on their qualifications.

Benefits and training

The company website lists competitive wages with bonuses, health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, paid life insurance, paid training, and company-provided vehicles, uniforms, cell phones, and equipment.

The starting level for candidates without plumbing experience is Apprentice I. Specific schedules, benefits, and advancement details should be confirmed with the employer.

Tracey Huerta