Equipment Installation and Repair

Salary Range $21.89 - $30.64 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level Highschool Diploma/GED

Description

About the Job

Wright Beverage Distributing is looking for a motivated technician to join our Draft & Vending team. You’ll work hands‑on with draft systems and beverage equipment in the field, with training provided and room for long‑term growth. Full‑time roles include a strong benefits package.

This position is based out of Buffalo, but training will occur in Leroy

What You’ll Do

This is a hands‑on field service role. You’ll install, maintain, and repair draft beer and vending equipment at customer locations across your assigned territory.

On a typical day, you will:

• Drive to retail accounts and service locations

• Install and set up draft beer systems, coolers, and vending equipment

• Troubleshoot issues with draft lines, taps, coolers, and cold equipment

• Repair or replace equipment on site

• Deliver and set up draft trailers and equipment for special events

• Keep accurate records of equipment placements and repairs

• Maintain a clean, safe company vehicle and work area

• Interact directly with customers and represent Wright Beverage professionally

What This Job Is

• Independent, field-based work

• Mechanical and hands‑on

• Customer-facing

• Physically active

• Different every day

What This Job Is NOT

• A desk job

• Sales-focused

• Warehouse-only work

Preferred Experience

• Field service or route‑based work

• Equipment installation or repair

• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, vending, or similar trades

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid NYS driver’s license (clean record)

• Comfortable driving daily within assigned territory

• Able to lift and move kegs and equipment (½ BBLs)

• Comfortable using basic hand tools

• Willing to work outdoors and in all weather conditions

Training

• Draft system training provided

• MillerCoors Draught Tech Certification required (company-supported)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical ability to move cold vending equipment with the assistance of vending dollies in tight locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and stack, 1 case of can (21 pounds), 1 case of 12oz bottles (38 pounds), 1 case of 40 oz bottles (48 pounds) and½ barrels weighting 175 pounds 3 feet off the ground; stand; continuous use of hands and arms to reach for product. The employee is frequently required climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS Most of the work is performed inside. Some of the work is performed inside of walk-in coolers where the temperature is usually below 40 degrees. Work will be performed in basements, under bar tops and possibly crawl spaces.

BENEFITS

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Critical Care Illness Plan Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Must hold a valid, clean NYS driver’s license that is acceptable to our insurance carrier. When certain jobs involving new construction or custom work may be the case, the draught service technician should assess whether any service work could possibly cause damage at the retailers property. PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED by both retailer/contractor and WBD management BEFORE any work is started.

This job description is general in nature but serves as a guide to your job responsibilities. It should be understood that management reserves the right to periodically add, modify, change, or delete these job responsibilities. It should also be understood and acknowledged that these job responsibilities are not to be construed as creating any type of employment contract or guarantee of employment or other employment benefit between the employee and WBD.