This is a hybrid service-and-install role for a plumber who wants steady call volume, real commission, and a company that invests in tools and training rather than nickel-and-diming you for them. If you're strong on drain clearing and want to grow with a team that's actively rebuilding its bench, this is worth a look.
THE BASICS Location: Columbus, MS Pay: $25–$30/hr base + commission (3% on service tickets; 4–6% tiered on system installs; first month's payment on service plans) Schedule: 7:15 AM arrival, work starts 7:30 AM. Typical end time 4:00–5:00 PM — usually 4:00 PM off-season, can run 5:00–6:00 PM during peak. Half-day Sundays available for those who want to attend church, starting around 12:00 PM. On-Call: Rotating on-call schedule; last call taken by 8:00 PM. Weekend work limited to emergencies or service-plan customers. $200 stipend + time-and-a-half for hours beyond 8/day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Handle 3–4 service calls per day, typically running a full 4
Perform both service and install work — water heaters, sewer lines, gas piping
Diagnose and clear drain lines as a core part of the job
Rotate into the on-call schedule as part of a 6-person team
Keep clean, accurate records in the company's field service software
WHY PLUMBERS LIKE WORKING HERE
Company vehicle and major tools provided; tool financing available for personal hand tools
Real commission: 3% on service, 4–6% tiered on installs, plus first month's payment on service plans
$200 on-call stipend + time-and-a-half after 8 hours
$250/month health insurance stipend toward a group BCBS plan
$50/month Aflac contribution, plus 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
401k with 3% match after vesting
PTO: 1 week year one, 2 weeks year two and beyond, plus 2 weeks paid company holidays
Up to 2 weeks/year of paid training toward certifications