Plumber Resume Example

A plumber resume needs to prove licensure, code compliance, and hands-on repair range so ATS systems and service managers both see you can start immediately.

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Plumber Resume Sample

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RENEE SINCLAIR

Licensed Journeyman Plumber

Columbus, OH · r.sinclair@email.com · (555) 388-2140

Summary

Journeyman Plumber with 7 years of residential and light-commercial service experience. Averages 6-8 completed service calls daily with a 96% first-time fix rate and consistently ranks top 3 in company upsell revenue.

Experience

Service Plumber · Roto-Rooter

2020 - Present

Completed 1,400+ service calls annually with a 96% first-time fix rate
Generated $210K in annual upsell revenue through accurate diagnostics and customer education
Installed 150+ tankless and standard water heaters with zero callback failures
Performs hydro jetting on 4-8 in. sewer mains, clearing 90+ root-blocked lines per year

Plumber Apprentice · Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

2017 - 2020

Repaired and replaced supply lines, drain systems, and fixtures across 300+ residential jobs
Assisted lead plumber on new-construction rough-ins for a 40-home subdivision
Completed 8,000 documented apprenticeship hours across service, repair, and rough-in work

Plumber's Helper · Eastside Mechanical Services

2015 - 2017

Staged pipe, fittings, and tools for 3 service trucks covering 20+ calls per week
Cut and prepped copper and PEX runs for rough-ins under journeyman supervision
Cleared basic sink and tub blockages with 50 ft drum augers on 200+ residential visits

Education

Plumbing Apprenticeship, UA Local 189 — Columbus State Community College · 2020

Skills

Master Plumber License (OH), Pipefitting, PEX, Copper Soldering, Drain Cleaning, Backflow Prevention, Water Heater Installation, Gas Line Installation, UPC Code, Hydro Jetting, Fixture Installation, Estimating

Certifications

Journeyman Plumber License, City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services

ASSE 5110 Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, ASSE International

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, OSHA Outreach Training Program

Key Achievements

Named on-call emergency lead for a 5-county after-hours rotation covering 40+ night calls

Maintained a 4.9/5.0 customer rating across 600+ reviews

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Must-Have Keywords for Plumber Resumes

These are the keywords ATS systems and recruiters search for. Include them naturally in your Skills, Summary, and Experience sections.

Master Plumber LicensePipefittingPEXCopper SolderingDrain CleaningBackflow PreventionWater Heater InstallationHydro JettingGas Line InstallationIPC/UPC CodeFixture InstallationSewer Line RepairEstimating

The Right Resume Structure for Plumber Roles

ATS systems parse your resume top to bottom. The order of your sections matters — here is the order that works best for Plumber applications:

1Contact Information
2Professional Summary
3Licenses & Certifications
4Core Skills
5Work Experience
6Education & Apprenticeship
7References Available

ATS Optimization Tips for Plumber Resumes

State your license type and status (apprentice, journeyman, master) right under your name.
Quantify service calls per week/day and first-time fix rate - service companies screen for efficiency.
List the specific systems you've worked on: residential, commercial, new construction, service/repair.
Mention revenue generated or upsell rate if you worked residential service - it signals business value.
Include the code set you work under (UPC or IPC) since requirements differ by region.
Highlight any specialty (backflow certification, gas line, tankless water heaters) as its own keyword line.
Report warranty/comeback rate - a low callback rate is the clearest proof of quality workmanship.

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