Installer / Apprentice : Commercial Tankless Water Heating Systems ( DOT Class B - National - Truck / Trailer )
Facilities Resource Group (FRG), located in Comstock Park, Michigan, is nationally recognized industry leader, specializing in the engineering, production, installation and service of high-quality Commercial Tankless Water Heating Systems.
FRG seeks LOCAL applicants with commercial plumbing or HVAC installation experience. IDEAL candidates will understand basic mechanical water heating, i.e., how gas-powered water heating works, how and where plumbing ties in, be familiar with components, have done some basic pipefitting and have good shop math and measuring skills. Experience with venting and gas piping would be a huge plus. MUST HAVE TRAILER HAULING EXPERIENCE, be able to operate a DOT CLASS B fleet vehicle with enclosed trailer and be qualified to be insured under our company fleet insurance policy. This position travels nationally for appx 3-10 days/trip and has high overtime hours.
JOB DETAILS:
- LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY
- Direct Hire / Full Time + Benefits
- Starting Pay: $20 - $26 / Hour (BOE)
- Hours: 40 - 70 / week (averages ~ 55-60/week)
- MUST obtain DOT Class B Medical Card / Chauffeur (we will pay)
- Travels up to 75% - Nationwide - Fleet Trucks Haul Enclosed Trailers
- Starts: ASAP after successful completion of hiring requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Safe operation of company vehicle, and safe transportation and installation of equipment. Operates fleet truck under DOT Class B requirements (we can help you obtain your class B / Chauffeur license and DOT medical card), hauls trailer containing tankless water heating systems. You will load up at the shop, drive the vehicle for long periods of time in a stationary seated position, and operate an electronic DOT logbook (GEOTAB). Transport the equipment and tools to worksite anywhere in the US.
Meet up with the Lead Plumber to get an overview of the project coordination plan. Work will be in mixed environments, and is mostly standing, sometimes indoors and sometimes outdoors. Occasionally, work must be performed at low heights from a ladder. You'll help remove old existing fixtures and components, and start preparing to install. You will be running parts and tools, and be cutting, fitting, joining and/or insulating copper, PVC and gas piping from 1/4" - 3" (mostly 1/2" - 2" copper). Once the job is complete, you will load out and return vehicle to shop.
Other duties, as needed.
REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION:
- HS Diploma, GED or equivalent
- 21+ years of age and legally authorized to work in US;
- 1-2 yr commercial plumbing - ideally tankless -or- commercial reconstruction;
- MUST complete background including an MVR (for insurability);
- MUST complete DOT physical and drug screen for medical card;
- MUST obtain Class B Chauffeur license (FRG will handle the costs);
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- MUST be able to accurately use/interpret tape measure to 1/16";
- MUST have experience in pipefitting, plumbing or finish carpentry (specifically commercial builds, restoration or high-end residential complex structures);
- MUST be able to safely operate commercial vehicle over road for long hours;
- MUST be lift up to 50 lb occasionally and up to 75 lb infrequently during shifts;
- MUST be able to work in any manner of physical positions and be able to transition easily from seated to standing, crouching, stooping, leaning, bending, twisting, and/or working while looking up, with arms extended overhead, whether indoors or outdoors, and sometimes for longer periods of time;
- MUST know your tools/use them;
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- A large portion of work time is operating the vehicle (safely per road conditions);
- Site work time is indoor/outdoor work, often traversing between the two;
- Sometimes works from a ladder or at limited heights;
TO APPLY: Submit CURRENT RESUME with updated information - Thanks!
