Equipment Installation and Repair

Job DetailsJob Location: Buffalo Sales Office - Buffalo, NY 14221Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Highschool Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $21.89 - $30.64 HourlyJob Shift: DayAbout 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. Qualifications