Water Restoration Lead Technician
Quick Summary
Assess affected areas and develop a sketch, scope of work, equipment plan, and work sequence for the customer's property.
Ready to lead, restore, and make a difference? Join our Columbus branch team as a Lead Water Restoration Technician and take charge of emergency restoration projects, guiding crews and helping customers recover from water damage with confidence and professionalism. In this position, you will lead water restoration jobs by assessing damage, developing a sketch and work plan, directing technicians, overseeing extraction and drying, and maintaining accurate customer and claim documentation. This is a commission based position and the average earning fluctuate from year to year. The average first year earning range from $40,000-$60,000, depending on experience.
Roto-Rooter is the name that home owners and businesses have turned to for over 80 years for their plumbing and drain cleaning troubles. Our newest division, water restoration, is growing quickly, and we are adding additional team members.
Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.
Responsibilities
~1 min readAs our Water Restoration Project Lead, your responsibilities will include:
- →Assess affected areas and develop a sketch, scope of work, equipment plan, and work sequence for the customer's property.
- →Front line and first responder for our company
- →Inspect site and present solutions to the customer
- →Provide customers with required safety information and instructions during and after the project and address service concerns.
- →Be the point of contact for the customer and insurance agent throughout the project
- →Verify completed work against the documented scope and applicable IICRC guidelines and RRSC policies before certifying job completion.
- →Ensure project is completed in established time frame and to the customer’s satisfaction
- →Locate and arrive at job sites on time; safely drive and operate the service vehicle between jobs.
Requirements
~1 min read- Knowledge of water restoration practices.
- IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician and Applied Structural Drying certifications.
- Ability to use WRX and RIDGIDConnect and produce sketches and scope documentation.
- Driver and DOT qualification only for assigned vehicles.
- Respirator medical evaluation and fit testing when required under the respiratory protection program.
- Acceptable background check per company standards.
What We Offer
~1 min readAt Roto-Rooter we believe our greatest investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $40,000–$60,000 a year
- 25% below the $67,000 median for Other jobs on Jobera (144,788 salaries).
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- November 10, 2026
- First seen
- November 11, 2026
- Last seen
- November 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 61%
- Scored at
- November 13, 2026
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