About SWR Plumbing & Drain Service

SWR Plumbing & Drain Service has been serving Great Vancouver, BC since 1970. We handle residential and commercial drain cleaning, sewer line camera inspections, water service repairs and general plumbing, and we build our reputation on honest advice and clean, careful work.

The role

We are hiring an experienced drainage technician and/or a Red Seal plumber to join our service team. This is a full-time position reporting to the Service Manager, working out of Surrey, BC and in the field.

- Drainage technician: hands-on drain and sewer experience. A trade ticket is not required.
- Red Seal plumber: a certified journeyperson who handles broader plumbing diagnosis, repair and installation, and who may also run drain work.

You don't need both. Tell us which describes you.

Responsibilities

All technicians

- Explicit blocked drains and sewer lines with cable machines and jetters, choosing the right cutter head or nozzle for the job.
- Run sewer camera inspections, locate lines, and explain findings to customers in plain language.
- Complete the SWR residential plumbing inspection checklist on service calls.
- Recommend additional work honestly, and respect a customer's decision to decline.
- Keep your truck stocked, sign out materials, and track tools and consumables.
- Complete work orders, photos and any incident reports on time.
- Follow WorkSafeBC and company safety practices, including in crawlspaces and around sewage.




- Protect the customer's home: drop cloths, shoe covers, and a clean site at the end of the job.

Red Seal plumbers also:
- Diagnose and repair fixtures, water heaters, water services, venting and drain, waste and vent systems.
- Install and replace plumbing to code, and handle permits and inspections as needed.
- Mentor apprentices and newer technicians.

After-hours emergency calls: [on-call rotation details].

Qualifications

Required

- [2+] years of field experience in drain cleaning or plumbing service.
- Hands-on skill with cable machines, jetters and sewer cameras (drainage technician track).
- Red Seal plumber certification in good standing (BC Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement) for the Red Seal track.
- Valid BC driver's licence and a clean driving record.
- Able to lift [50] lb, and to work in crawlspaces, trenches and wet, dirty conditions.
- Reliable, honest and customer-focused, with a tidy truck and a professional manner.

Assets:
- Cross connection control (backflow) tester certification.
- Gas fitter ticket.
- Pipe locating, leak detection, or trenchless repair experience.
- Experience with commercial and grease trap work.

SWR Plumbing & Drain Service welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: On the road

📌 Drainage Technician / Red Seal Plumber (Surrey)
🏢 SWR Drain Service
📍 Surrey