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SALT Service Co. (operating as SALT Plumbing Air & Electric) is a family-owned home-services company in Austin and Central Texas, founded in 1984 and under second-generation McCarthy family ownership since 2008. SALT hires HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and office staff across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, and Leander. SALT holds TECL #26149, TACLB #117615E, and LIC# M-44221.
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SALT hires in four tracks: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and office/customer support. Positions are open across Central Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, Leander, and surrounding communities.
Typical role types include:
Field specialists: Lead service technicians, system installers, maintenance specialists, and trade apprentices across SALT's service area.
Family-Owned Since 1984: Over 40 years of dependable Central Texas service
Questions about specific openings? Contact our recruiting team.
Top HVAC service technicians at SALT earn over $100,000 annually. Exact wage ranges appear inside each role listing on Breezy so you can compare before applying. Here is how pay works across each track:
Service technician track
Competitive base hourly pay, performance incentives, guaranteed ramp pay during onboarding, and overtime differentials for on-call shifts.
Apprentice and install track
Dependable hourly wages with scheduled raises tied to state licensing milestones and verified skill development.
Bonus and reviews
Quarterly merit reviews drive regular increases, plus tool allowances and company performance bonuses.
Pay structure specifics for plumbing, electrical, and apprentice tracks are listed per role on Breezy. The $100K pathway for HVAC technicians is documented on the SALT careers site and reflects actual technician earnings.
The top three: a take-home company vehicle, health insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Here is the full package:
Eligible field service technicians dispatch directly from home, no morning shop stop required.
Supplied on day one at no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Employer-sponsored coverage for the whole team.
Contribution details and match percentage included in your written offer.
Accrual schedule provided in your offer letter.
Based on quarterly merit review results.
Predictable schedule across most field roles.
Branded uniforms issued at no cost, plus a team breakfast every week to keep everyone connected.
Active employees are eligible for the SALT+ membership program, which includes priority scheduling and the lifetime guarantee on repairs.
Every team member passes a standard background check and drug screen before their start date.
Each track below has a clear progression from apprentice to journeyman to master level. Choose your path:
HVAC technician and installer careers
Handle service calls, diagnostics, and system replacements across greater Austin. Lead techs carry EPA certification and receive a take-home van with the full pay package.
Plumbing careers
Manage residential repairs, drain clearing, and water heater installs throughout Austin. SALT welcomes licensed Journeymen, Tradesmen, and apprentices working through the structured pay scale.
Electrical careers
Complete panel upgrades, rewiring, and EV charger installations. Licensed Journeymen and Wiremen receive ongoing safety training and strong hourly pay with clear advancement at SALT.
Office and customer support careers
Manage dispatch, service scheduling, and customer care from our Austin-area hub. This team powers field operations and applies directly through Breezy.
Openings change frequently. View current openings on Breezy for availability by trade.
You do not need a trade license to start. SALT accepts entry-level apprentice applicants across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Texas trade licensing follows state regulatory frameworks:
HVAC and Electrical: Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Progression from apprentice to journeyman to master level.
Plumbing: Regulated by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Progression from apprentice to tradesman, journeyman, and master plumber.
Training support: SALT covers approved continuing education and state licensing exam fees, and provides paid field mentorship throughout the licensing process.
Apprentices log verified on-the-job training hours under SALT’s active master licenses: TECL #26149, TACLB #117615E, and LIC# M-44221. That master-level supervision is available from day one.
SALT operates from five Austin-area locations:
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Field technicians serve the full Central Texas metro, including Austin, Round Rock, TX, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, Leander, and surrounding areas.
The process takes under two weeks from application to offer:
Have questions about a specific role or timeline? Call or reach out online.
It depends on the role. Lead technicians need an active trade license through TDLR or TSBPE. Entry-level helper and apprentice positions do not require prior credentials. SALT supports apprentices by covering approved state exam fees and logging supervised on-the-job training hours toward licensure.
Yes. SALT hires entry-level apprentices across all trade tracks. What matters most: a strong work ethic, a valid driver’s license, the ability to follow direction, and passing a standard background check and drug screen.
Top HVAC service technicians earn over $100,000 annually through base hourly pay, performance incentives, guaranteed ramp pay during onboarding, and overtime differentials. Exact ranges are listed inside each Breezy posting.
Yes. Eligible field service technicians receive a fully stocked take-home company van and iPad. You dispatch directly from home to your first call across greater Austin, no morning drive to the shop required.
Yes. Technicians rotate through a fair on-call schedule to cover emergency HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service across Central Texas. On-call shifts include shift differential pay and overtime rates, managed by the dispatch team.
