Plumber Apprentice
Britton Waterworks Plumbing
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Job Description
Are you a Registered Apprentice looking for more than just a daily shift? Britton WaterWorks Plumbing is seeking an ambitious Registered Apprentice who is ready to elevate their skills, learn from seasoned Master Plumber. We are a company that actively prioritizes internal talent development. In this role, you won't just keep your current license—you will receive the hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience necessary to prepare for your Tradesman and Journeyman exam while learning advanced industry responsibilities.
Total Compensation & Core Benefits
We believe a supportive career path should come with great security and rewards:
- Earning Potential: $33,000 to $50,000 annually, paid out weekly. Includes consistent weekly overtime availability, performance bonuses, tips, and additional supplemental income opportunities.
- Health & Time Off: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, alongside a structured Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday schedule (8–12-hour shifts) with occasional weekends and no on-call rotations.
- Field Assets: Professional uniforms are provided, and you will receive a tool allowance after your first 90 days.
- Professional Growth: Continuing education support and a structured, long-term blueprint for career advancement.
- Special Team Rewards: Free Lunch Week Every Month. Free Tank of Fuel Every Month (For Your Personal Vehicle). FREE Pair of Professional Work Boots Every Year.
What You Will Do & Learn
Working alongside our elite service technicians, you will gain deep, hands-on exposure to high-level residential service procedures, diagnostics, and client care. Daily duties include:
- Assisting with residential plumbing repairs, installations, and system troubleshooting.
- Learning to resolving issues with residential water, drain, and gas piping networks.
- Assisting with replacing and updating residential plumbing fixtures and components.
- Learning advanced diagnostic techniques under the guidance of senior technicians.
- Delivering top-tier customer service and explaining solutions clearly to homeowners.
- Managing accurate job documentation, work orders, and digital invoices.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and highly professional work environment.
Position Requirements
To join our team in this development role, candidates must have:
- Licensing: An active and valid Texas Apprentice Registration.
- Driving Record: A valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to our insurance.
- Background: Ability to pass a standard background check.
- Experience & Attitude: Prior residential plumbing experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and an intense desire to learn and advance in the trade are non-negotiable.
The Ideal Match
This role is tailor-made for a plumber who takes genuine pride in their craftsmanship, thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, values superior customer service, and is looking for a stable, long-term home to build a lifelong career.
Connect With Us Today!
Stop hopping from job to job and start building a real career with a team that invests heavily in your future.
- Apply Directly: Submit your application through this platform today.
- Call or Text Our Team: (281) 969-5479
Britton WaterWorks Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What Most Plumbers Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Plumbing is a licensed trade in Texas. You start as a registered apprentice, log paid on-the-job hours, and work under a licensed plumber before you can sit for the tradesman or journeyman exam. Many job posts list a title like plumber but expect a specific license tier, so read the fine print. Pay is usually hourly for apprentices and shifts toward flat-rate or commission on the service side, where a share of each ticket rewards speed and upselling.
New hires are often surprised by the truck and on-call reality. Service plumbers frequently drive a stocked company van, run a rotating after-hours or weekend shift, and handle emergency calls for burst lines and backups. New-construction and commercial work runs steadier daytime hours but leans on rough-in speed and blueprint reading. Houston humidity, slab foundations, and older cast-iron systems mean steady demand year round, with spikes after freezes and heavy storms.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A service day starts with a dispatch list and a stocked truck. You confirm parts, plan a route, and roll to the first call. Typical work includes clearing drains, swapping water heaters, fixing leaks under slabs, repairing fixtures, and running camera inspections on sewer lines. You diagnose the problem, quote the repair, and get sign-off before turning a wrench.
Customer interaction is a big part of the role. You explain options in plain language, protect floors and finishes, and leave the work area clean. Paperwork follows every job. You log parts, take photos, and close out the ticket in the field. New-construction plumbers spend more of the day on rough-in, setting drain and vent lines to code, then return for the finish stage to set fixtures. Either path involves lifting, crawling into tight spaces, and coordinating with inspectors so the job passes the first time.
What Plumbers Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $29.47/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Plumber in Texas
Plumbing is licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. You register as an apprentice, then work under a licensed plumber while you log paid hours. After enough hours you can test for tradesman or journeyman, and with more experience you sit for the master plumber exam. Backflow and medical gas are separate endorsements that add earning power. Each step requires documented hours and a passing exam, so keeping careful records of your time matters. Texas recognizes experience from some other states, but you still test here to hold a Texas license.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Registered Apprentice $49,254/yr
Learn on the job under a licensed plumber and log paid hours.
- 2 Tradesman / Journeyman Plumber $61,298/yr
Pass the exam and work with less supervision on service and installs.
- 3 Master Plumber $75,691/yr
Top license tier. Pull permits, design systems, and supervise crews.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $75,691/yr
Bid jobs and run crews on larger residential and commercial work.
- 5 Shop Owner $85,675/yr
Hold the responsible master license and run your own plumbing company.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
About This Employer
Britton Waterworks Plumbing LLC is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of plumbers in Stafford. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 471 reviews.
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