Utilities Maintenance Technician

Entry Level Utilities Maintenance Technician

As a Utilities Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the mechanical functionality, structural safety, and operational readiness of a high-volume, automated concrete manufacturing facility. Your role is crucial in minimizing factory downtime by providing rapid diagnostic responses to emergency equipment breakdowns and critical utility failures. You will also execute routine preventative and predictive maintenance schedules on heavy-duty production machinery and facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal OSHA regulations and corporate safety mandates.

Collaboration with plant managers and production teams to optimize machinery life cycles and increase daily manufacturing output is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical functionality, structural safety, and operational readiness of the facility.
• Diagnose and respond rapidly to emergency equipment breakdowns and critical utility failures.
• Execute routine preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Operate safely in a fast-paced industrial environment, adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with plant managers and production teams to optimize machinery life cycles.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical skills
• Blueprint reading
• Repair and troubleshooting
• Electrical system diagnostics (PLCs, AC/DC Voltages)
• Industrial mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school graduate or trade school preferred
• Welding
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Work ethic
• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting

Why Work Here?

Join North America's premier concrete manufacturer operating a heavily automated, ultra-modern facility. Enjoy long-term career stability, career advancement opportunities, and a highly competitive corporate benefits package.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced, heavy industrial concrete manufacturing plant. It requires high attention to physical safety, team collaboration, and maintaining general cleanliness across active production floors.

5 AM to 5 PM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marengo, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $38.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Marengo, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.