Draught Technician

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with expected first-year total earnings between $18- $25.50/hour and auto reimbursement. This salary range is an average range for this position. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately. 

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

We anticipate accepting applications through September 21st, 2026, or until the position is filled 

Overview

Draught Technicians are the frontline experts who ensure every pint poured in bars, restaurants, and on-premise accounts delivers the perfect beer-drinking experience. You’ll visit accounts regularly, educate staff on proper draught system maintenance, guide them through best-in-class cleaning and service standards, and help troubleshoot issues to keep beer quality at its peak. Along the way, you’ll strengthen relationships, support brand execution, and deliver point-of-sale materials that elevate the customer experience. Becoming a Draught Technician is a powerful way to get your foot in the door with a company that promotes based on merit, invests in technical skill development, and offers meaningful career growth across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. It’s a role for someone who loves being out in the field, solving problems, and making every pour count.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain a cleaning schedule wherein every draught beer line in the territory is cleaned on a schedule consistent with Wholesaler Equity Agreement and local laws


• Assist with draught equipment and/ or system installation


• Troubleshoot basic draught system problems and respond to trouble calls in a timely manner


• Merchandise/install paper and permanent Point of Sale materials


• Maintain product freshness and presentation through product rotation and equipment cleanliness and appearance


• Ensure assigned Company vehicle is maintained to company standards to include truck detailing/waxing, clean interior, etc. Proactively prevent unnecessary safety risk, i.e., leaving keys unattended in vehicle, parking or driving in an unsafe manner, etc.


• Responsible for maintenance of tools to perform specific tasks (spanner wrench, thermometers, tower wrench, etc.)


• Perform other related job duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time may include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device


• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping


• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include driving throughout the day with segments up to 2 hours


• May require lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 48lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [email protected]