Tradesman Plumber - Residential
Halo Plumbing Services
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Job Description
Tradesman Plumber - Residential
Halo Plumbing Services - Houston, TX
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends | Vehicle & Gas Provided
Are you a skilled plumber who also excels at closing deals and helping homeowners solve big problems? Tired of on-call weekends and ready for real work-life balance while earning top pay? At Halo Plumbing Services, we're a family-owned Houston company with an unmatched reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service. We're growing fast and looking for a motivated Plumbing Sales pro who loves residential work, diagnosing issues, and turning service calls into major projects like full sewer line replacements, reroutes, and trenchless solutions.
Why Join Halo Plumbing Services?
- Competitive weekly pay uncapped bonuses - top performers earn well into six figures
- True work-life balance - Monday-Friday schedule, NO on-call weekends or after-hours emergencies
- Paid training & world-class development - we invest in sending you to top programs
- PTO accrual major holidays off
- Medical Benefits
- Company vehicle gas card provided
- Company iPad with state-of-the-art dispatching software
- Nexstar-affiliated - access to industry-leading training, coaching, and best practices
- Company-provided uniforms (polos, t-shirts, hats)
- Team-focused, supportive environment where your growth matters
- Clear path for advancement in a stable, respected local company
What You'll Do Every Day:
- Run residential service calls and perform plumbing installations, repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics
- Close high-value sales onsite - expertly sell sewer line projects (full replacements, reroutes, trenchless), repiping, drain solutions, and more
- Use cameras, hydrostatic testing, isolation testing, and other diagnostic tools to identify issues and recommend the best solutions
- Deliver outstanding customer service - explain problems clearly, build trust, and ensure 100% satisfaction
- Promote Halo's premium products and services with confidence
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and office team for smooth operations
What We're Looking For:
- 2-3 years of hands-on plumbing experience required (residential focus preferred)
- Proven strong sales skills - you must be comfortable and successful closing deals face-to-face
- Valid Texas Driver's License, clean driving record
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
- Honest, dependable, organized, and customer-focused mindset
- ServiceTitan experience a major plus
- Nextstar Experience a plus
- Ability to run job site diagnostics including camera inspections and pressure testing
If you're a licensed or experienced plumber who hates slow seasons and loves earning based on performance, this is your opportunity to thrive with a company that truly values its team. Ready to join Houston's premier plumbing service? Apply now - we can't wait to meet you!
Halo Plumbing Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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
Halo Plumbing Services is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of plumbers in Spring Branch. It holds a 4.8-star rating from 525 reviews.
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