Foodservice Equipment Installers (or Trainee)

Cash-Wa Distributing•Salina, KS

About The Position

Installers deliver, assemble, and install commercial kitchen fixtures and appliances and ensure the equipment operates properly. The role supports upgrades and transformations of industrial kitchens and requires mechanical aptitude, technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Candidates without installer experience may start as a Helper, with the intent of developing into an Installer and Senior Installer. The company is located in Salina, Kansas, and ideally candidates will live in or near Salina.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent military or practical experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.
Obtain a DOT Medical Card to drive most vehicles.
Ability to read, write, and understand equipment drawings, or learn to do so within three months.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently.
Self-starter able to work collaboratively and independently.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to treat clients, colleagues, and vendors with respect.
Ability to travel 25–50% of the time, mostly April through November, with occasional overnight stays.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Able to sit for extended periods while traveling to and from work locations; frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds; regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, and kneel; and climb a ladder as needed.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of relevant construction-industry experience.
Experience using drills, saws, grinders, hand and power tools, gas torches, and measuring instruments.
Previous architectural millwork installation experience.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies and standards, wear required protective clothing and equipment, and use safe lifting practices.
Keep work areas clean and organized during installation.
Follow DOT guidelines and traffic laws when driving for work.
Inspect and clean trucks daily, prepare and secure loads, check for damage and report it, verify materials against the manifest, and confirm time and date stamps.
Follow job-site parking and conduct expectations, use professional behavior and language, and respect other trades and job-site management.
Safely unload trucks and handle products to minimize damage.
Measure and cut materials to specifications, ensuring proper fit and alignment.
Install equipment, make proper connections, test functionality, and address issues or defects.
Unload and store equipment returned from job sites, replace used parts, and clean vehicles after each job.
Perform basic preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.