Lead Plumber
Full Time • Northfield, MN
Lead Plumber
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® – The Punctual Plumber
The Standard Is High. So Is the Pay.
If you take pride in doing the job right the first time, operate with urgency, and expect to be paid for performance — this is where you level up.
We’re building a team of licensed professionals who want more than just a truck and a paycheck. We want leaders who run clean calls, close with integrity, eliminate callbacks, and deliver a five-star experience every time.
If you’re ready to operate your own truck, control your income, and grow with a nationally recognized brand — keep reading.
Position Overview
As a Lead Plumber, you are the face of the company in the field. You diagnose, repair, and replace residential plumbing systems while delivering a professional, high-trust customer experience.
You don’t just fix plumbing — you solve problems, build long-term customer relationships, and drive revenue through expertise and integrity.
You will operate your own fully stocked truck and be accountable for performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and repair residential plumbing systems
- Present options using Straight Forward Pricing with confidence and professionalism
- Execute repairs and replacements to company standards
- Test all work before leaving — zero excuses, zero callbacks
- Explain completed services clearly to ensure full customer understanding
- Protect the customer’s home (floor savers, clean workspace, organized jobsite)
- Maintain a clean, fully stocked vehicle
- Operate safely on the road and on every job
- Deliver a 100% satisfaction experience on every call
Compensation & Earning Potential
Top performers here do not make average money.
We offer a performance-driven compensation structure designed to reward productivity, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Compensation Structure Includes:
- Competitive base pay (based on licensing and experience)
- Performance-based commission on completed work
- Bonus opportunities tied to revenue, average ticket, and call quality
- Spiffs and incentives on key services and upgrades
- Overtime opportunities
Earning Potential:
High-performing Lead Plumbers earn $80,000 – $120,000+ annually.
Elite producers who fully leverage their truck routinely exceed that.
High-performing Lead Plumbers earn $80,000 – $120,000+ annually.
Elite producers who fully leverage their truck routinely exceed that.
There is no income cap.
If you consistently run strong tickets, close ethically, and eliminate callbacks, strong six-figure income is realistic.
You control your income. The more value you deliver, the more you earn.
What You Get
- Fully stocked, take-home company truck
- Fuel card
- Company uniforms
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Ongoing technical and professional training
- Structured pricing system — no guesswork
- Strong dispatch and operational support
- Clear advancement path into senior field leadership or specialty roles
What It Takes
- State-required plumbing license and certifications
- Senior-level field experience
- Ability to operate independently and manage your own truck
- Strong diagnostic and communication skills
- High personal standards and accountability
- A client-first, solution-oriented mindset
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for “just a job,” this isn’t it.
If you want to be respected, supported, and paid based on performance — this is your opportunity.
We reward production.
We reward professionalism.
We reward leaders.
We reward professionalism.
We reward leaders.
Apply today and take control of your earning potential.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Join the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Team!
We want to make joining our team as easy as possible. Our team members are the most valuable assets in our organization. It’s true, our employees come first! How do we prove it? First things first.
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Pay— We believe the best performers deserve the best pay. That’s why we want to pay YOU the best competitive rate.
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Flexibility— We want YOU to have time for the most important things in your life. Our scheduling is flexible. Find out how we do it.
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Career Path— We offer you an unlimited future with our world class training programs. Our training programs include Technical Training, Virtual technical training, communications, sales, and more! If you are serious about your career and want to learn from the best in the industry apply today!
So, if you have a great attitude and a strong work ethic, and are someone who takes pride in the work you do, then we want to hear from you!
Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. The franchisee sets their own compensation and benefits. All inquiries about employment, benefits, scheduling and compensation at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Corporate.
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Competitive Pay
Growth Opportunity
Company Benefits
Extensive Training
Incentive Programs
Flexible Scheduling