Construction

Advanced Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Technician

Potential Earnings Range:

$45,448-$86,195*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

Job Corps Centers

Do you like troubleshooting and solving problems? Good at working with your hands and taking initiative? Are you adaptable, dependable and enthusiastic about helping others? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Technician training program.

On the job, you will:

Install and repair piping fixtures and systems
Prepare cost estimates for clients
Read blueprints and follow state and local building codes
Determine materials and equipment needed for a job
Inspect installed pipe systems and pipelines, troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, and maintain or repair plumbing systems

The credentials you'll earn:

This is the first level of Advanced Training offered in the Advanced Plumbing series. In the Advanced Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Technician training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and construction health and safety certifications from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

Most Advanced Plumbing, Sewer and Drain Technician graduates go on to work as sewer and drain technicians in factories or for private businesses. Sewer and drain technicians work full time and may respond to emergencies on nights and weekends. Some drain technicians start their own businesses and are self-employed.

Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
Complete a Job Corps' basic facilities maintenance or plumbing training program
Passing scores on all written and performance tests
Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
At least 17 years old

Positive attendance and progress record
Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
Health clearance at current center
Strong work ethic and determination to succeed
Complete a successful phone or in-person interview

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Edison Job Corps Center

Program Details

Website: https://edison.jobcorps.gov/

Location:

Edison, NJ

Availability:

12 slots

Real Stories

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