Job Details

Apprentice Plumber

Position Overview:
As a plumbing apprentice, you'll be an integral part of our construction team. Working directly under licensed journeyman plumbers, you'll gain hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing systems, including gas, water, and drainage lines, in compliance with all building codes. This role is designed to help you progress toward earning your journeyman license and eventually mentoring future apprentices.

Key Duties:

• Assist with the installation, repair, modification, and upkeep of plumbing fixtures and piping systems per code

• Learn to recognize and address safety and electrical hazards

• Perform corrective actions to resolve identified issues

• Study and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

• Fill out and submit quality assurance checklists

• Support and track multiple job assignments at once

• Participate in evening apprenticeship classes weekly until licensure is obtained

• Coordinate with subcontractors assigned to the site

• Contribute to developing and maintaining project timelines

• Receive and apply direction from senior staff

• Gain exposure to all stages of plumbing and basic electrical processes

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong leadership potential and ability to motivate peers

• Consistent production of high-quality workmanship

• Clear and professional communication with builders, GCs, and site supervisors

• Familiarity with standard tools, techniques, and procedures in the plumbing trade

• Willingness to take direction and learn continuously

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver's license

• Dependable with a strong daily work ethic

• Availability to work from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays as needed

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.

• Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account

• Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan

• Dental and vision coverage

• Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available

• Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.

• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness

• Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund

• 401(k) retirement plan with a match

• Six paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year

• 2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave

• First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns

• For eligible Field and Warehouse Employees, $150 Red Wing or Zappos at Work Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years.

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