Help Build Something From the Ground Up
Cable Pipe & Leak Detection (CPL) is growing in East Tennessee and is seeking a motivated individual to become one of the first team members at our Morristown branch.
This is more than a field technician position—it's an opportunity to help build a successful operation from the ground up. As one of our first local employees, you'll work alongside Dave Belus, one of the most experienced leak detection professionals in the industry, learning a specialized trade while also helping support the day-to-day operations of a growing branch.
If you enjoy variety, solving problems, working with people, and taking ownership, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop into a key member of our East Tennessee team.
About the Position
Your primary responsibility will be performing professional leak detection services in the field. However, as part of a growing branch, you'll also assist with many of the operational tasks that keep the business running smoothly.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to grow into a leadership role as the office expands.
Field Responsibilities
Using specialized equipment and proven diagnostic methods, you will:
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Locate hidden water leaks in residential and commercial plumbing systems
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Detect slab leaks beneath concrete foundations
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Locate underground water lines and utilities
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Perform acoustic and tracer gas leak detection
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Document findings and explain results to customers and contractors
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Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment
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Represent CPL professionally in customers' homes and job sites
This is a diagnostic position only. We do not perform plumbing repairs or excavation work.
Branch Operations Responsibilities
As one of the first employees in our Tennessee office, you'll also help support daily branch operations, including:
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Answering inbound customer phone calls
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Making outbound calls to schedule and confirm appointments
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Entering customer and job information into our scheduling software
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Dispatching technicians and coordinating daily schedules
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Printing work orders, reports, and customer documents
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Filing paperwork and maintaining organized records
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Assisting with inventory of tools, parts, and consumable supplies
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Cleaning, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on equipment and vehicles
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Helping prepare equipment for upcoming jobs
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Supporting shipping and receiving of equipment and supplies
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Assisting with office organization and general administrative duties
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Helping identify ways to improve systems and processes as the branch grows
Field Responsibilities
Using specialized equipment and proven diagnostic methods, you will:
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Locate hidden water leaks in residential and commercial plumbing systems
-
Detect slab leaks beneath concrete foundations
-
Locate underground water lines and utilities
-
Perform acoustic and tracer gas leak detection
-
Document findings and explain results to customers and contractors
-
Safely operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment
-
Represent CPL professionally in customers' homes and job sites
This is a diagnostic position only. We do not perform plumbing repairs or excavation work.
Branch Operations Responsibilities
As one of the first employees in our Tennessee office, you'll also help support daily branch operations, including:
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Answering inbound customer phone calls
-
Making outbound calls to schedule and confirm appointments
-
Entering customer and job information into our scheduling software
-
Dispatching technicians and coordinating daily schedules
-
Printing work orders, reports, and customer documents
-
Filing paperwork and maintaining organized records
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Assisting with inventory of tools, parts, and consumable supplies
-
Cleaning, maintaining, and performing basic repairs on equipment and vehicles
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Helping prepare equipment for upcoming jobs
-
Supporting shipping and receiving of equipment and supplies
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Assisting with office organization and general administrative duties
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Helping identify ways to improve systems and processes as the branch grows
As the Tennessee office expands, responsibilities may evolve, providing opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement.
Paid Training & Career Development
You'll receive structured training combining field experience, and hands-on mentoring from one of the industry's most experienced technicians.
Compensation
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$19-$21/hour during apprenticeship
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$20–$22/hour after completing training and milestones
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Overtime opportunities
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On-Call compensation
Benefits
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Company vehicle (after training)
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Company issued tools and specialized equipment
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Paid training
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Paid time off
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Long-term advancement opportunities
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, and enjoys both technical work and helping customers.
The ideal candidate is:
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Organized and detail-oriented
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A problem solver with an analytical mind
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Comfortable working both in the field and in an office environment
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A strong communicator over the phone and in person
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Self-motivated and able to work independently
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Mechanically inclined and comfortable using tools
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Professional, positive, and customer-focused
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Comfortable learning new technology and software
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Adaptable and willing to help wherever needed
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Interested in growing with a small, expanding business
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
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Plumbing
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Construction
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Utility locating
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Field service
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Customer service
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Dispatching or scheduling
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Office administration
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Inventory management
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Small equipment maintenance
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Restoration or mitigation services
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Military service
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Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
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Ability to enter crawl spaces and attics when necessary
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Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
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Ability to safely operate company vehicles
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Ability to alternate between field work and office duties throughout the day
Requirements
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Valid Tennessee driver's license
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Clean driving record
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Ability to pass a background check
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Willingness to work occasional overtime and participate in an on-call rotation
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Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software
Why Join CPL?
This is a rare opportunity to become one of the founding employees of a growing branch. You'll receive direct mentoring from one of the most experienced leak detection professionals in the country while helping shape the future of our East Tennessee operation.
If you're looking for a career—not just another job—you'll gain specialized technical skills, develop business operations experience, and have the opportunity to grow into future leadership roles as the branch expands.
If you're ready to help build something exceptional, we'd love to meet you.
