Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, and projects a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. According to recent economic analysis, the median annual wage for plumbers in WV is $55,000 with a weekly average of $1,058. Apprenticeships in Bluefield, WV, can be found through trade schools and unions, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years! Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and great customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina region. This opportunity is located at our Bluefield, WV, location. Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with great wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards. Job Description: The Plumbing Pipe-fitter / Pipe welder performs installation and repair duties in commercial or public buildings. Qualifications and Duties: • Five years experience in the piping field. • Should be able to read and interpret drawings and P&ID schematics. • Must be able to work independently and as a team member. • Pipe Fitting experience preparing large bore weld pipe. • Must be knowledgeable of all fitting take-outs for screw and weld fittings. • Must be experienced with carbon steel piping, stainless steel piping, stainless steel tubing, PVC, Copper, and weld pipe. Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Must have essential hand tools expected for trade. • Must be dependable and a team player. • Ability to work without direct supervision. • Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history). Benefits: • Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account • Dental Plan • 401k with company match • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Vision Plan • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Life Insurance&Accidental Death and Dismemberment(AD&D) • PTO(Paid Time Off)for vacation and other purposes • Employee Assistance Plan • Company Vehicle with Gas Card (Take home each day) • Pay Range $18-$26 (depending on experience and education/certifications) Skills and Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and effective solutions and procedures. Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment. Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services. Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment. Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism. Ability to work independently in a commercial setting. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations. Individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time, depending on the position. Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions. Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals requiring safety data sheet knowledge. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status. Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com
See More Details >>Who We Are: Climbia Enterprise LLC is an industry-leading facility maintenance and general contracting company, proudly servicing clients in more than 14 states in the North East region of the country for nearly a decade. We serve as a one-stop shop for all of our customers, by offering specialized solutions in the most common trades such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, general handyperson repair, etc. helping them keep their facilities running by becoming an extension of their business. Over the years, besides our self-performing crews, we have also developed a wide network of highly skilled technicians, who provide excellent service to our clients and partners in a timely fashion and of superior quality. What We Offer: We are always seeking to work with independent contractors, who are local skilled tradespeople, reliable and honest, and willing to become an approved service provider for Climbia Enterprise LLC, joining a network dedicated to offering solutions to our client's needs. By entering this network, you will work with regional and national multi-site organizations that partner with Climbia Enterprise LLC. for their Integrated Facilities Management programs. Benefits of joining Climbia Enterprise LLC as a subcontractor: • Flexible schedule • Weekly pay • Access to a blue-chip customer base • A reliable stream of work • Premiere work-order management app and seamless invoicing • Competitive pricing for any project • Support from Climbia Enterprise LLC account managers with knowledge of each customers location • Referral Reward Program We cover all necessary expenses including materials, travel, tolls, parking and on-site assessments. Rates are negotiable, and we offer both hourly and per-project payment options. Payment terms are direct deposit at your bank account 7 days upon job completion(NET 7). For the insurance part, you can use either a General Liability or a Workers' Compensation insurance, or you can use our own insurance policy, where we deduct 10% from your payment for each job to cover damages up to $10'000 that happen to the site.
See More Details >>About the position We are seeking someone who is skilled in both electrical and plumbing duties. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems. Candidate must be able to diagnose and repair electrical wiring problems in a variety of situations, such as outlets, lighting, and electronic equipment connections. In addition, the successful candidate must have experience performing repairs on different piping systems, snaking drains, fixing leaks, installing pipes and general plumbing duties. Our ideal candidate should be able to work independently to troubleshoot issues, make the repairs, and test the systems to ensure they work correctly, has at least two years of professional experience and has a good working knowledge of both electrical networks and plumbing systems. Responsibilities • Review and execute job orders daily. , • Identify electrical problem areas that need replacement or repair. , • Perform repair or replace wiring when necessary. , • Troubleshoot and ensure that the electrical system is working properly. , • Install or replaces conduit, wiring and circuit breakers as needed. , • Diagnose plumbing problems and perform repairs. , • Install, assemble, maintain, and repair pipes and plumbing fixtures. , • Locate and repair water line leaks and remove clogs. , • Install and/or repair items such as water heaters, toilets, sinks, etc. , • Test plumbing and other installed fixtures to ensure proper function. , • Maintain and store tools and equipment properly. , • Follow state laws and regulations and adhere to local building codes. , • Other duties as required or assigned. Requirements • Proficient with electrical and plumbing standard industry tools, materials, equipment, and techniques. , • Able to read blueprints and schematic drawings. , • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. , • Working knowledge in piping and ventilation systems. , • Working knowledge of electrical theory. , • Available to work on-call and respond immediately to electrical and plumbing emergencies. Nice-to-haves • Completion of an electrician/plumbing program at a vocational school or an apprenticeship preferred. , • Current electrician and/or plumbing license preferred. , • 2+ years of electrician/plumbing experience preferred. Benefits • Health insurance , • Life insurance , • Retirement , • Vacation and sick pay , • Dental insurance , • Vision insurance , • Disability insurance
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