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Utility Technician

Cook Out Restaurant
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2027

Utility Technician – Join the Elite Maintenance Team at Cook Out!

Are you looking for more than just a job? Cook Out Restaurants is seeking skilled and motivated Utility Technicians to join our growing Maintenance team. If you are handy, reliable, and ready to build a long-term career with a fast-paced, successful company, we want to hear from you!

At Cook Out, we don't just maintain buildings; we provide a high-energy environment where people can grow, learn, and succeed.

The Role

As a Utility Technician, you will be responsible for the preventative maintenance of our commercial kitchen equipment and location structures. You’ll manage a service route, ensuring our restaurants stay safe, clean, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities:

Route Maintenance: Service multiple Cook Out locations, ensuring a well-maintained environment.

Tech-Savvy Tracking: Utilize a company tablet to record maintenance requests and complete work orders in a timely manner.

Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine checks on HVAC units, filtration systems, and exhaust fans.

Facility Care: Oversee minor lighting repairs and schedule inspections for electrical fixtures and building structures.

Team Collaboration: Maintain strong professional relationships with Service Area Managers, office staff, and on-site restaurant teams.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience: A background in restaurant equipment is strongly preferred, but we will train the right candidate who has a strong mechanical aptitude.

Tools & Physicality: Must possess basic tools and the ability to lift 50lbs or more.

Driving Record: A valid driver’s license (minimum 3 years) with a clean driving record (no major violations/accidents in the last 3–5 years).

Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check (no criminal convictions within the last 10 years).

Why Join Cook Out?

Reliability: Dependable transportation to your assigned van location.

We value hard work and reward it with a comprehensive benefits package:

Competitive Pay: Based on your experience Overtime opportunities.

Retention Bonus: Receive a $500 bonus after 180 days of employment!

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (available after 90 days).

Future Planning: 401(k) with up to 4% company match (after 1 year).

Time Off: Paid vacation after 1 year of service.

Ready to start your career with an industry leader? Apply today and see why Cook Out is the right move for your future!

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • This position requires you to operate a company-issued vehicle and be on our insurance policy. Have you been convicted of any major moving violations in the past 3-5 years (speeding over 15MPH, reckless driving, DUI, etc)?

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Job Training

Salary : $20 - $24

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