Plumbing jobs in Livermore & the Tri-Valley

Great plumbers deserve a great shop.

Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters has been locally owned since 2005. Residential service only. You get a company truck, your choice of pay plan, and an owner who knows your name.

Barnett Plumbing technician reviewing options on a tablet with a homeowner beside a yellow Barnett truck
2005Locally owned since
22Teammates and growing
17Trucks on the road
2,300+Five-star reviews
Phil Barnett, Owner at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersPhil BarnettOwner
Josh Moog, Director of HR at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersJosh MoogDirector of HR
Tristan Dennis, Ops Manager at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersTristan DennisOps Manager
Dean Griggs, Plumbing Manager at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersDean GriggsPlumbing Manager
Juanita Jaros, Dispatch Manager at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersJuanita JarosDispatch Manager
Sheri-Lee Russell, CSR at Barnett Plumbing & Water HeatersSheri-Lee RussellCSR
The team behind every job

What makes Barnett different

Steady work with a team that has your back.

We keep our team busy. Our phones ring with more calls than we can handle, so your schedule stays full and you’re not sitting at the shop waiting for work.

We have a team that cares. We take pride in our work, and we support each other.

Phil grew up in the Bay Area, went to Dublin High, and started Barnett in 2005 as a one-man crew. Twenty years later we still run the company the same way: fixed-rate pricing, 3-hour arrival windows, and treating every home like our own.

CA License #910529BBB A+3,400+ permits pulledResidential only

Every role chooses its pay plan

Get paid the way you want.

Great tradespeople deserve a great pay plan. Pick the plan that fits you best, and enjoy the bonuses that come along with it.

Plan A

Hourly

$30–$50

Per hour, based on role and experience. Steady and predictable. For service and install plumbers.

Plan B · Most popular

Hourly + Commission

Hourly + 5%

Your hourly rate, plus 5% commission on collected revenue.

Plan C

Straight Commission

8–18%

Of collected revenue. You’re always guaranteed at least your hourly rate for every hour worked, with overtime paid.

+ Bonus opportunitiesEvery role can earn bonuses, on top of whichever plan you choose.

All plans are California-compliant. Each role’s hourly range is listed on its card below.

Open roles

We’re hiring now.

All three roles are full-time, based out of our Livermore shop. Apply on Indeed. It takes about five minutes, and a real person reads every application.

Job type: SalesHiring now

Residential Sales Technician

Hourly + Commission$135K–$251K a year potential
Full-timeLivermore, CACommission+ Bonuses

Meet homeowners, find out what’s really going on, and walk them through clear options for water heaters, repipes and more.

  • Pick your pay plan: hourly + 5% commission, or 8–10% straight commission
  • Company truck, gas card and tools provided
  • Run in-home diagnosis and estimate visits
  • Required: residential plumbing and in-home sales experience
Job type: ServiceHiring now

Residential Service Plumber

$32–$50/hr$80K–$182K a year potential
Full-timeLivermore, CAHourly or commission+ Bonuses

Run residential service calls, diagnose the problem, walk homeowners through clear options, and do the repair right, often the same day.

  • Pick your pay plan: hourly, hourly + 5% commission, or 10–18% straight commission
  • Company truck, gas card and tools provided
  • Run in-home diagnosis, estimates and install visits
  • Required: 2+ years of residential service plumbing experience
Job type: InstallHiring now

Residential Install Plumber

$30–$50/hr$80K–$142K a year potential
Full-timeLivermore, CAHourly or commission+ Bonuses

Complete the installs our sales team sells: toilets, water heaters and repipes. Do it to code, do it clean, and leave the homeowner proud of the work.

  • Pick your pay plan: hourly with overtime or 10–12% straight commission
  • Company truck, gas card and tools provided
  • Complete installs sold by our sales team
  • Required: 2+ years of residential service plumbing experience

Don’t see your role? We’re growing, and we’re always glad to meet great people. See every opening on our Indeed page.

All openings on Indeed

What you get

Everything you need to do great work.

Company truck + gas card

No miles or fuel on your own vehicle.

Tools provided

Every role starts with the tools for the job.

Medical, dental + vision

Company contributions toward coverage for you and your dependents.

401(k) with a match

Build your future while you do work you’re proud of.

Paid time off + holidays

Time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside work.

Real training

A training program since 2014, so everyone works to one standard.

Room to grow

A growing company that promotes from within.

A voice in the company

Monthly All Hands meetings where leadership listens.

Our service area

Less freeway. More time on the job.

Our trucks run a tight loop along the 580/680 corridor, so you spend your day in homes, not in traffic.

LivermoreHQ · SHOPPleasantonOFFICEDublinI-580 / I-680San RamonDanvilleWalnut Creek

Residential only

We specialize in homes and homeowners. No new construction. No home warranty.

Fixed-rate pricing

Customers get a written price before work starts. No haggling over the hourly meter.

Customers who trust us

2,300+ five-star reviews means you walk into homes that are glad to see a Barnett truck.

Who we’re looking for

Pros who take pride in the work.

  • Residential experience

    Service or install work in homes. New construction or commercial alone is different work.

  • Sharp diagnostics

    You can track down leaks, drains, water heater and repipe problems.

  • Clean, careful work

    You protect the customer’s home and leave every job clean.

  • Clear communication

    Respectful and easy to work with, for homeowners and teammates.

  • Driving record and screening

    A good driving record. Background check and drug test after a job offer.

How we hire

Five steps. No runaround.

  1. Apply on Indeed

    About five minutes. Tell us your experience and the pay you’re looking for.

  2. 20-minute phone call

    A quick conversation about your background and what you want next.

  3. Send photos of your work

    Show us a few jobs you’re proud of. Your work speaks for itself.

  4. Meet us in person

    Come by the Livermore shop, meet the team, and ask us anything.

  5. Accept the offer

    Pick your pay plan, set your start date, and join a team that has your back.

Questions

What plumbers ask us.

Do I need my own truck or tools?

No. Everyone in the field gets a company truck and a gas card, so there are no miles or fuel on your own vehicle. Tools are provided for every role.

Do I have to be a salesperson?

For our Sales Technician role, yes. In-home sales experience is required. Plumbers need to be comfortable explaining options to homeowners and helping them decide. Our pricing is fixed-rate and written, so there’s no haggling, and we’ll help you get better at it.

I’ve done new construction or commercial. Should I apply?

Our roles call for residential service or install experience, which is different work from new construction or commercial. If you have residential experience too, tell us about it in your application.

When do benefits start?

You’re eligible for medical, dental and vision after 60 days, and coverage starts the first of the following month.

How far will I drive?

Our service area is Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek.

What software do you use?

ServiceTitan for scheduling, job notes and photos. If you haven’t used it before, we’ll train you.

Ready to see if Barnett fits?

Apply today. A real person reads every application, and you’ll hear from us.