Licensed Plumbing Foreman
Company
Kimbel Mechanical Systems
Location
Dallas, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Experienced Plumber
Purpose: The purpose of an experienced Licensed Journeyman Plumber is to install, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in water, gas, and drainage systems according to specifications and building codes, working with little to no supervision with a team of apprentices.
Responsibilities:
• Lead jobs, crews, projects, and apprentice plumbers
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in water, gas, and drainage systems according to specifications and building codes
• Identify safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action
• Read blueprints, take supervisor and/or contractor instruction, and complete quality control sheets
• Make decisions on the job site, without disruption to the business or to work and job quality
Qualifications:
• Active TX Journeyman Plumbing License
• Leadership skills and the ability to empower individuals on your team
• Ability to produce quality work
• Excellent communication skills to be used when working with builders, general contractors, and project managers
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow directions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Strong work ethic that you display daily
• Ability to work 6 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.
Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?
Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.
• Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account
• Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available
• Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness
• Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match
• Six paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year
• 2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave
• First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns
• For eligible Field and Warehouse Employees, $150 Red Wing or Zappos at Work Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years.
Req 477
#INDHP
Purpose: The purpose of an experienced Licensed Journeyman Plumber is to install, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in water, gas, and drainage systems according to specifications and building codes, working with little to no supervision with a team of apprentices.
Responsibilities:
• Lead jobs, crews, projects, and apprentice plumbers
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in water, gas, and drainage systems according to specifications and building codes
• Identify safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action
• Read blueprints, take supervisor and/or contractor instruction, and complete quality control sheets
• Make decisions on the job site, without disruption to the business or to work and job quality
Qualifications:
• Active TX Journeyman Plumbing License
• Leadership skills and the ability to empower individuals on your team
• Ability to produce quality work
• Excellent communication skills to be used when working with builders, general contractors, and project managers
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow directions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Strong work ethic that you display daily
• Ability to work 6 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.
Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?
Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.
• Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account
• Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available
• Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness
• Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match
• Six paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year
• 2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave
• First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns
• For eligible Field and Warehouse Employees, $150 Red Wing or Zappos at Work Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years.
Req 477
#INDHP
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.
