Journeyman Plumber
Company
DFW Home Services
Location
Farmers Branch, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 hours ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
Position Overview:
As a Journeyman Plumber at DFW Home Services, you’ll handle plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling work with a high standard of craftsmanship. Working under the guidance of the Master Plumber, you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership skills while playing an essential role in delivering reliable service to homeowners and remodelers across the Dallas area.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling projects.
• Create job estimates for remodeling projects, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in responses.
• Execute work in accordance with project scope and accurately document all work performed.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues efficiently and accurately
• Support apprentices and provide informal guidance and mentorship on job sites
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and remodeling partners to explain services performed
• Accurately track time and materials used for each project
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and uphold job site safety standards
• Collaborate with the Master Plumber and office team to ensure timely job completion
Qualifications:
• Valid Texas Journeyman Plumber License
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on plumbing experience in residential remodeling and/or service
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills with remodelers and homeowners
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Comfortable using technology for scheduling, customer communication, and project management.
• US citizen with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Do you have plumbing experience with residential remodeling projects?
License/Certification:
• Journeyman Plumber (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (Required)
Work Location: In person
As a Journeyman Plumber at DFW Home Services, you’ll handle plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling work with a high standard of craftsmanship. Working under the guidance of the Master Plumber, you'll have the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership skills while playing an essential role in delivering reliable service to homeowners and remodelers across the Dallas area.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential remodeling projects.
• Create job estimates for remodeling projects, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness in responses.
• Execute work in accordance with project scope and accurately document all work performed.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues efficiently and accurately
• Support apprentices and provide informal guidance and mentorship on job sites
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national plumbing codes
• Communicate clearly with homeowners and remodeling partners to explain services performed
• Accurately track time and materials used for each project
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, and uphold job site safety standards
• Collaborate with the Master Plumber and office team to ensure timely job completion
Qualifications:
• Valid Texas Journeyman Plumber License
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on plumbing experience in residential remodeling and/or service
• Strong understanding of plumbing systems, codes, and best practices
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills with remodelers and homeowners
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Comfortable using technology for scheduling, customer communication, and project management.
• US citizen with valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• Do you have plumbing experience with residential remodeling projects?
License/Certification:
• Journeyman Plumber (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Farmers Branch, TX 75244 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What hourly rate including overtime applies to plumber positions in the United States starting January 2026?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, plumbers receive a base rate of $32.45 per hour with time-and-a-half at $48.68 per hour for all hours over 40 in a workweek as of January 1 2026. This rate applies nationwide under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt plumbing roles. Union contracts in 12 states add an additional $4.25 per hour shift differential.
What visa and work permit steps are required for foreign plumbers to work legally in the United States in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires an approved H-2B petition with a valid temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor showing no qualified U.S. workers available. The visa cap for fiscal year 2026 is set at 66,000 with an additional 20,000 returning worker exemption available until March 31 2026. Applicants must submit Form I-129 and pay the $460 filing fee plus $150 fraud prevention fee.
What education and experience minimums qualify someone for licensed plumber jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires completion of a 4-5 year registered apprenticeship program totaling at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training plus 576 hours of related classroom instruction. A high school diploma or GED is mandatory before starting the apprenticeship. Four states additionally require 2 years of documented prior experience for license examination eligibility in 2026.
Which documents must be submitted when applying for plumber positions through official U.S. government workforce channels in 2026?
Job seekers must upload a completed ETA Form 9089, current plumbing license, and proof of apprenticeship completion to the Department of Labor's job bank system. A valid Social Security card and state-issued photo ID are required for I-9 verification within three business days of hire. Background check authorization forms must also be signed before any conditional offer.
