Who We Are:
Watkins Distributing is a family-owned and operated beverage distribution company proudly serving Idaho and Montana for four generations.

Job Summary:
Draft Technicians visit bars, restaurants, and other beverage establishments throughout the area to service and maintain draft systems, keeping lines clean and operating at peak performance.

This part-time Draft Technician position supports the Sandpoint/Ponderay market.

Pay starts at $19.00 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service and clean draft beer lines and equipment at designated customer accounts in the Sandpoint/Ponderay market according to a set schedule
• Verify that all draft systems operate correctly and meet company quality standards
• Drive to multiple customer locations throughout the market using a company vehicle or personal vehicle
• Identify and resolve draft system issues, communicating solutions clearly to customers
• Train retail accounts on best practices for draft system upkeep and care
• Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and properly organized
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including safe handling of cleaning agents and equipment
• Complete all duties accurately, efficiently, and on time in accordance with established service expectations
• Take on additional duties as needed

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Self-directed and able to work independently without on-site supervision
• Thrives in a role that involves physical activity and frequent movement
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
• Comfortable with a part-time, varied schedule and a non-traditional work environment; this is not a desk job

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport equipment, product, and kegs ranging from approximately 20–50 pounds, and up to 165 pounds on a regular basis
• Comfortable with repeated bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to travel between multiple accounts each day and safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to work across a variety of settings, including bars, restaurants, walk-in coolers, and tight or wet spaces
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record with no major violations

Benefits:

• Discounts on beverage products