Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman Plumber


Company
DFW Home Services
Location
Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 hours ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Position Overview:

As a Journeyman Plumber at DFW Home Services, you’ll handle plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling work with a high standard of craftsmanship. Working under the guidance of the Master Plumber, you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership skills while playing an essential role in delivering reliable service to homeowners and remodelers across the Dallas area.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling projects.
• Create job estimates for remodeling projects, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in responses.
• Execute work in accordance with project scope and accurately document all work performed.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues efficiently and accurately
• Support apprentices and provide informal guidance and mentorship on job sites
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and remodeling partners to explain services performed
• Accurately track time and materials used for each project
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and uphold job site safety standards
• Collaborate with the Master Plumber and office team to ensure timely job completion

Qualifications:
• Valid Texas Journeyman Plumber License
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on plumbing experience in residential remodeling and/or service
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills with remodelers and homeowners
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Comfortable using technology for scheduling, customer communication, and project management.
• US citizen with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):
• Do you have plumbing experience with residential remodeling projects?

License/Certification:
• Journeyman Plumber (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for plumbers in the United States as of 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour in 2026 but plumbers under Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations must receive at least $28.75 per hour on federal contracts. Overtime at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours per week under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Q How many years of apprenticeship are required to qualify as a licensed plumber in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, registered plumbing apprenticeships require exactly 4 years or 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of technical instruction completed by December 2026. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory for program entry.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a registered plumbing apprenticeship in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a valid driver's license, high school transcripts, and proof of age 18 or older by the application deadline of March 15, 2026. Background check clearance and drug screening results are also required before acceptance.
Q What are the standard working hours and paid leave entitlements for plumbers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers work 40 hours per week with overtime required after 40 hours and receive 10 paid federal holidays plus 12 days of annual leave after one year of service. Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees.
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