Grow with a company that has been here for thirty years
Capps Plumbing and Sewer is a family-owned contractor based in Wheeling. We have been here since 1996 and we are still growing.
- Operating since
- 1996Operating since
- Headquartered
- Wheeling, ILHeadquartered
- Wheeling facility
- 60,000 sq ftWheeling facility
- Communities served
- 200+Communities served
The roles we hire for
Openings change through the year and current postings live on our careers site. If you do not see a match there, apply anyway and we will keep your information on file.
Licensed Plumber
View positionsWe have an immediate opening for an experienced Service Plumber to join our growing company! Be valued for your knowledge and recognized for your success.
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We have an immediate opening for an experienced Service Plumber to join our growing company! Be valued for your knowledge and recognized for your success. We pride ourselves on providing top-level customer service which is why our plumbers have the support of our office staff – so you can focus on plumbing!
Responsibilities:
- A plumbing license is preferred, but apprentices also welcome
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a drug screen and background check
- Professionalism and clean/neat appearance
- Experience in the plumbing service industry
- Knowledge of state and local codes
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common in the plumbing trade
- Strong customer service and communication skills are just as important as mechanical skills
Requirements:
- Plumbing license preferred, but apprentices also welcome
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a drug screen and background check
- Professionalism and clean/neat appearance
- Experience in the plumbing service industry
- Knowledge of state and local codes
- Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common in the plumbing trade
- Strong customer service and communication skills are just as important as mechanical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday and on-call
Pay: Starting at $50/hour + bonus and commission plans Supplemental Pay: Bonus and commission plans
Experience: 4 years (preferred)
License/Certification: Plumbing License (Preferred), Driver’s License (Required)Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Family Health Care
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Bonus Opportunities
- Payroll checks are distributed weekly
- Company Truck & Fuel
- Company Phone & Tablet
- Company Provided & Laundered Uniforms
- Profit-Sharing Commission Program (above hourly pay)
- Owner and managers are ALWAYS available
- Steady, long-term employment year-round
- Company-paid Continuing Education right at our office!
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Apprentice Plumber
View positionsAre you seeking a career in the plumbing industry but have been unable to get your foot in the door? Every successful plumber began by learning on the job, and here at Capps Plumbing & Sewer, we firmly believe in growing talent from within and providing the necessary hands-on experience to build a l
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Are you seeking a career in the plumbing industry but have been unable to get your foot in the door? Every successful plumber began by learning on the job, and here at Capps Plumbing & Sewer, we firmly believe in growing talent from within and providing the necessary hands-on experience to build a lifelong career. Our combination of shop experience and service calls will impart the greatest learning opportunity for an Apprentice Plumber in the business. We provide the foundation, knowledge, and tools you need to succeed in the plumbing service industry – and earn pay while you do it! If you’re a motivated, mechanically inclined individual seeking a career with high-earning potential, contact us today!
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a drug screen and background check
- Professionalism and clean/neat appearance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday and on-call
Pay: $18-$35/hour
Supplemental Pay: Not applicable
Experience: 2 years (preferred)
License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Family Health Care
- 401k Plan with Company
- Paid Weekly
- Company Phone
- Company Provided Uniforms and PPE
- Owner and managers are ALWAYS available
- Steady, long-term employment year-round
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Excavation Laborer
View positionsWe’re looking for a skilled excavator laborer to join our growing Sewer & Water division. Be valued for your knowledge and recognized for your success.
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We’re looking for a skilled excavator laborer to join our growing Sewer & Water division. Be valued for your knowledge and recognized for your success. We provide our customers with top-level customer service, which is why our technicians have the support of complete office staff – so you can focus on the job!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain machinery and equipment
- Complete excavations for commercial and residential sewer and water lines
- Ensure the job site follows company safety procedures and compliance with OSHA
- Assist crew of 2-4 men on job sites with open excavation, trenches, or confined spaces
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license
- Must pass a drug test and background check
- OSHA certifications a plus or be willing to take classes
- Preferred 2 years’ experience in sewer and water excavations
- Experience with tools for the trade such as jackhammers, coring machines, and concrete saws – training provided if necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday and on-call
Pay: $22-$30/hourSupplemental Pay: Bonus and commission plans
Experience: 2 years (preferred)
License/Certification: Driver’s License (Required)Benefits:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
- Family Health Care
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Bonus Opportunities
- Paid Weekly
- Fully Stocked, Company-Provided Trucks & Equipment
- Company Phone & Tablet
- Company Provided Uniforms and PPE
- Profit-Sharing Commission Program (above hourly pay)
- Owner and managers are ALWAYS available
- Steady, long-term employment year-round
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Capps Plumbing & Sewer
No current openings that match? Submit a general application and we will reach out when something opens.
We built this company on honest work and we run it the same way today. If you take the work seriously and treat customers the way you would want to be treated, you will fit in here.
What you are actually signing up for
No vague descriptions. Here is what a typical week looks like for a Capps technician.
The calls
Residential and commercial service across Cook, Lake, DuPage and McHenry counties.
- Drain clearing, sewer rodding, and hydrojetting
- Sewer camera inspection and line repair
- Water heater service and flood control systems
- Emergency response on a rotation
The equipment
We invest in the tools that make the work safer and faster.
- Industry-leading tools and equipment, fully maintained
- Company-provided phone and tablet
- Company vehicle with on-site fuel
- Fully licensed managers
The schedule
Structure with flexibility where we can offer it.
- Consistent weekday schedule, base hours
- Emergency rotation shared across the team
- Overtime available on larger projects
- Schedule communicated in advance
What is different about working here
- Family-owned decisions
- The owner is reachable. Policy changes come from people who understand the trade.
- Consistent work
- Capps has operated for thirty years. The work is steady and the customer base is established.
- Real equipment
- We do not ask technicians to make do with worn-out tools. Equipment is maintained and updated.
- Wheeling-based
- One location, one dispatch team. You know where you are going and who you are working with.
- Room to grow
- Technicians who want to move into supervisory or specialty roles have done so here. We promote from within when we can.
What comes with the job
We cover the things that matter. Here is what every full-time Capps employee receives.
Health insurance
Medical coverage provided. Capps pays half of the monthly premium for every full-time employee.
Dental and vision
Dental and vision coverage included. Both are part of the standard benefits package for full-time employees.
Paid time off
One week of vacation after a 90-day waiting period, and an additional week every five years. Sick and personal time is a separate week after 90 days, renewing each year on your anniversary.
401(k) with company match
A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match for full-time employees.
Paid training
Training happens on the clock. Capps pays for the time and the coursework.
Paid sponsorships and continuing education
Apprenticeship sponsorship and continuing education, paid by Capps all the way through to your license.
Weekly payroll with direct deposit
Paid every week, straight to your account.
Company vehicle
Vehicle provided for field technicians. Maintenance and fuel for work use are covered.
Uniform and equipment
Uniform provided. Tools and safety equipment supplied and maintained by Capps.
Full benefits details are provided at the offer stage. Questions before then? Call us or email clientcare@cappsplumbing.com.
Hear from the team directly
This video was made by people who work here talking about what it is actually like. No script.
A team that backs each other up
The team at Capps is made up of people who have been here for years. That is not an accident. When the equipment works, the schedule is manageable, and the people around you know what they are doing, the job is better. That is what we try to maintain.
We have been doing this for thirty years, and this is a shop led by plumbers from top to bottom. The people making the decisions have carried the tools and run the calls themselves, and they still answer to the work.
- A supportive environment where teamwork drives results.
- A family-owned company where decisions get made by people on the ground.
- Hands-on experience and ongoing training for technicians who want to grow.
Plumbing is a trade worth learning
If you are good with your hands and willing to learn, a plumbing apprenticeship is a real path to a licensed trade with real earning potential, and Capps will sponsor you through it.
We pay for your training all the way through to your license: the apprenticeship sponsorship, the approved coursework and the time it takes. You work alongside licensed plumbers on real jobs from day one, and you are paid while you learn.
The Illinois plumbing apprenticeship takes 48 months of on-the-job training under the Illinois Department of Public Health plus the approved coursework before you sit for the license exam. We have walked people through that process for thirty years, and we would like to walk you through it too.
- No plumbing experience required to apply as an apprentice.
- You earn while you learn from day one.
- Capps supports your path to licensure.
- Not ready to apply yet? Call us and ask about the apprentice program. We are happy to answer questions before you commit to anything.
What our customers say
Professional technicians with precision craftsmanship. Casey was professional and very helpful. Knew exactly what we needed and took the time to explain things and best possible options. Could not be happier. Thanks CAPPS!!
Big J. · via Google Timely, knowledgeable, polite, and clean. The technicians were also extremely careful around our spaces, and were eager to answer any potential questions. Capps Plumbing & Sewer resolved a real crisis for us in a hurry. Thank you, and special thanks to Tim and Jacob!!!
Toby S. · Highland Park, IL · via Google Call them on a Wednesday to replace my two spigot and it was completed on Thursday by 10:00 a.m.! Very professional and very well done.
Phil B. · Buffalo Grove, IL · via Google Capps Plumbing technicians are very professional. They explained in detail what needed to be done and how long the job would take. They were very courteous while they worked. Via email I received a detailed invoice for my records. When all the work was completed, the technicians cleaned up everything and my bathroom was ready to go. It was such a relief! Capps treats their customers very well.
susan M. · Mount Prospect, IL · via Google Had great response time. Good employee, knowledgeable got job done in good time
Stuart M. · via Google Absolutely recommend this company. All of their employees were great. The job ended up being more complicated than anticipated, but Joe personally called and resolved the situation. This is why you do business with companies you can trust!
Charles P. · via Google
If the work matters to you, you will fit in here
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