Drain Installation Professional or Crew Lead
Thornton & Grooms | Farmington Hills, MI
Know drains? Bring your skills. Ready to lead? Bring your crew experience. - Whether you’re an experienced installer who takes pride in doing the work or
- a crew leader who can guide a team, we want to hear from you. Thornton & Grooms is hiring skilled drain installation professionals, with crew leadership opportunities available based on experience.
What You’ll Do - Perform residential underfloor and underground drain installations, repairs, replacements, and re-piping.
- Complete pipe coating, patching, lining, and hand/machine excavation—including outside hand digs approximately 3–4 feet deep.
- Establish proper pipe slope and bedding, install connections and cleanouts, and complete backfilling and compaction.
- Perform concrete cutting, removal, and restoration associated with underfloor drain work.
- Protect customers’ homes with containment, floor coverings, and dust control; leave job sites cleaner than you found them.
- Follow utility locating, excavation, and equipment safety procedures.
- Complete quality installations on time, meet labor and budget expectations, and prepare work for city inspections.
- For those with leadership experience: organize jobs, coordinate materials and equipment, direct assigned crews, and provide coaching and accountability.
What You Bring - At least 5 years in the trade, with strong residential drain and underground installation experience.
- The ability to complete quality work independently and contribute to a team. Crew leadership experience is welcome but not required.
- Experience with pipe coating, patching, lining, and excavation equipment preferred.
- Your own hand and power tools commonly used in plumbing installations.
- Ability to work in crawl spaces, basements, and conditions involving dirt, mud, dust, and equipment noise.
- A journeyman’s license is a plus.
- Ability to pass a 9-panel drug screen and background check, with a clean motor vehicle report for the past three years.
How Success Is Measured - 100% city inspection pass rate • Customer score of 9.3+ • Labor at 10% or less • Warranty/callback rate of 5% or less
- Incentive opportunities based on billable hours and efficiency.
What’s in It for You Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • Onsite medical clinic • 401(k) match dollar for dollar up to 4% • Paid parental leave • Employee discounts and free Home Care Club membership • No on-call • Training and leadership development Our purpose: “To be ever building the professionalism, integrity, and honor of the trades.” Core Values: LOVE | TEAM | PROFESSIONALISM | TODAY Build your career with T&G—as a skilled installer or a crew leader. Apply today!
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