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The Tuckey Companies
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Job Description
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
Tuckey Mechanical Services, Inc. services South Central, PA. Jobsites can be located in the Carlisle, Harrisburg, York, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Gettysburg and the surrounding area.
As a commercial plumber you will be responsible to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Commercial and Industrial jobs but on occasion may work on residential.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job functions include (but not limited to):
- Study plans and drawing to determine work aids required and sequence of installation
- Inspect structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
- Cut and thread pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch and pipe-threading machine
- Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead; and nonmentals such as glass, vitrified clay and plascit or PVC, using hand tools and power tools
- Join pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints
- Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, faucets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks and water softners
- Mentor and assist with training of helpers on the job
Qualifications
Qualifications include (but are not limited to):
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or GED
- Vo-tech experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of electrical and welding
- Must stand or walk for long periods
- Must lift and carry, push and pull materials weighing 50 to 150 lbs
- Ability to climb and maintain balance on high ladders, scaffolding and other objects
- Ability to stopp, kneel, crouch, crawl, and see naturally or with correction
- May work in confined spaces, small crawlspaces or in high places
- Completion of apprenticeship program preferable
- Journeyman or Master License preferred but not necessary
Benefits Package Details
Excellent Benefits package at 90 days with Highmark Insurance (3 options), Optional Dental and Vision, Paid time off that increases with tenure, paid holidays, EAP program, Uniform allowance, Paid Parental Leave, NortonLife Lock opportunity, AFLAC opportunity. 401k at one year.
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.
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