Entry-Level Plumber (WSSC Apprentice Plumber)

TR Construction Group is hiring a motivated entry-level plumber to learn the trade hands-on while building the documented hours required for WSSC journeyman licensure. You will work under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber, assisting on residential service calls, installations, and repairs while developing the skills, code knowledge, and experience to advance.

• Company service vehicle and fuel card.
• Company-provided tools.
• Company uniform.
• Benefits: health insurance / paid time off / retirement plan (90-day introductory period).
• Paid on-the-job training toward your WSSC journeyman license.
• A clear advancement path to journeyman and master licensure.

• Assist licensed plumbers with installation, maintenance, and repair of water supply, drainage, waste, vent, and gas piping systems.
• Help diagnose plumbing issues and learn proper repair methods under supervision.
• Assist with sewer and drain cleaning services.
• Prepare job sites, stage materials and tools, and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Cut, thread, solder, and assemble pipe and fittings as directed.
• Load, unload, and organize the service vehicle and inventory.
• Document work performed, materials used, and hours toward licensure.
• Interact courteously and professionally with customers in their homes.
• Follow all OSHA safety practices and the WSSC plumbing code.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants with no trade experience may apply; minimum age 16. WSSC apprentice licenses authorize assisting in plumbing and sewer/drain cleaning under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Reliable ability to commute to job sites across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with no trade experience may apply; minimum age 16. WSSC apprentice licenses authorize assisting in plumbing and sewer/drain cleaning under the direction of a WSSC-licensed Master Plumber.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Reliable ability to commute to job sites across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and willingness to learn.

• Hourly: $17–$25 / hour, with periodic increases as hours and skills progress (subject to applicable Maryland and Montgomery County minimum-wage floors).
• Salary equivalent: ~$36,000–$52,000 / year.
• Overtime: time-and-a-half (1.5×) for hours over 40 per week.
• Recommended structure: hourly base plus spiffs.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally more with assistance. Work in confined spaces, crawl spaces, attics, and trenches. Stand, kneel, bend, and climb for extended periods. Work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and achievements via any one of the following methods:

• Submit the brief form below along with your attachments
• Send an email to Siar Amiri at siaramiri@trconstructiongroup.com
• Call us directly at 202-615-2937.