About This Role
This traveling RME Plumber role involves leading plumbing operations across California, focusing on the installation, replacement, and servicing of residential and commercial hot water systems. The position requires extensive travel throughout the state to perform site assessments, provide accurate job quotes, and complete high-quality installations, while ensuring full compliance with California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) regulations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the qualifying individual for the company’s C-36 license, ensuring all operations meet California building codes and CSLB standards
- Travel frequently and extensively to various job sites across Northern and Southern California to execute projects
- Evaluate on-site blueprints or physical spaces, calculate material and labor costs, and deliver precise, professional project estimates to clients
- Lead the physical installation, venting, and commissioning of complex hot water systems, including tankless, commercial-grade, and high-efficiency units
- Troubleshoot complex piping, gas line, and electrical connection issues related to water heating systems
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, explaining project scopes, timelines, and post-installation maintenance
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 consecutive years of professional plumbing experience, with a heavy emphasis on water heater technologies
- Active, unrestricted California C-36 Plumbing License in good standing, eligible to be registered as an RME
- Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record and a willingness to travel overnight or weekly as project loads dictate
- Mastery of copper soldering, PEX piping, gas line sizing, venting calculations, and electrical configurations for water heaters
- Strong mathematical skills for precise quoting, excellent verbal communication, and autonomous time-management abilities
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-provided service vehicle, fuel card, and travel per diem
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Paid time off and holiday pay
Important Details
- Required Experience: 5+ Years
- License Requirement: Valid California C-36 Plumbing License (Qualified to act as Responsible Managing Employee)
About the Company
We are seeking a highly skilled, licensed RME Plumber with over a decade of hands-on experience to lead our plumbing operations across California.
