Utility Worker - Entry Level

Job Title: Utility Worker - Entry Level 

Starting Wage: $15-$16 per hour 

Job Summary:
The Utility Worker assists in the repair and fabrication of components for electro-mechanical equipment using manual lathes, shapers, drill presses, grinders, and electroplating. This role requires applying knowledge of machining procedures, mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, and layout to support maintenance and manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the repair of mechanical and electrical components and assemblies using hand tools.
• Utilize measuring devices such as rulers, micrometers, and vernier calipers to ensure precision.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to machining and component fabrication.
• Exhibit a certain degree of creativity and latitude in completing assigned tasks.
• Work under general supervision to complete required repairs and fabrications.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to meet certain certifications in a specialized area, if required.
• Strong ability to read and follow verbal work instructions.
• Proficiency in completing necessary documentation and records.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical components and machining processes.

This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and eager to develop their skills in an industrial setting.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plan
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal;Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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