The opportunity
About this role
Company: Just Drains Sewer & Drain Service, a Velocity Trade Partners company
Location: Howell, NJ (field-based, covering the Just Drains service area across New Jersey)
Employment type: Full-time
Position type: Field installation leadership
About Just Drains
Just Drains Sewer & Drain Service is a residential drain, sewer, and plumbing company based in Howell, New Jersey. We diagnose, repair, and install drain, sewer, and plumbing systems for homeowners across the state. Every job runs on a written scope, a structured process, and a documented installation standard.
Position Summary
This is a full-time field leadership position. The Lead Installer runs installation jobs on site from start to finish and leads the install crew in the field every day.
The Lead Installer is responsible for the quality, safety, and documentation of every install. That covers the day before the job through final testing, inspections, payment, and customer walkthrough.
What You Will Do Each Day
Lead the install crew on site and take responsibility for the quality and safety of every job.
Review the signed scope before each job and confirm materials and equipment are staged the day before.
Repair or replace failures in residential plumbing systems.
Protect the customer’s home with floor protection before tools are brought inside.
Shut off the water supply and verify isolation before any pipe is cut.
Obtain and file the required permit before equipment is set.
Schedule and be present for all inspections required during the permit process.
Test new and repaired systems for leaks before leaving the customer’s home and before closing out the job.
Take before, during, and after photos of every install and post them to the job.
Document each job clearly and explain the completed work to the customer before closing out the job.
Collect final payment before leaving the customer’s home and closing out the job.
Train and direct crew members to the company installation standard.
Leave every job site clean and walk the customer through the completed work.
Work outdoors and on site in all weather, including basements, crawlspaces, and yards across New Jersey.
What We Look For in a Lead Installer
Craftsmanship: You take pride in clean, code-compliant work that lasts.
Attention to detail: You measure twice, test every connection, and miss nothing.
Leadership: You set the pace for the crew and lead by example.
Teaching: You train apprentices patiently and hold them to the standard.
Accountability: You own the outcome of every job, good or bad.
Reliability: You show up on time, prepared, and ready to work.
Safety first: You never cut corners on safety, for the crew or the customer.
Respect for the home: You treat every customer’s home as if it were your own.
Problem solving: You stay calm and find the right fix when the job changes.
Communication: You keep the customer, the crew, the supervisor, and the office informed.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay: Commission
Benefits: Health, Dental
Vehicle: COMPANY VEHICLE
How to Apply
Apply through this posting with your resume and a short summary of your installation and leadership experience.
Just Drains Sewer & Drain Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Meet the team
About Just Drains
Just Drains, Inc. began as a father-son team with over 30 years of experience — and has grown into a trusted company with a full fleet of service trucks. We specialize in cleaning and clearing residential and commercial drain and sewer lines — it’s all we do, and we do it right.
Equal opportunity employment
We value a diverse team and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.