Underground Pipeline Locator

Ameritrace; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Uniforms

Company vehicle

Company-provided tools, gear, and tablet

Job summary

Ameritrace is seeking entry-level Underground Pipeline Locators to join their team in Odessa, TX. This role offers a dynamic career opportunity to learn the trades of damage prevention and line locating while earning between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour. Join a company committed to safety, quality work, and employee growth.

The position includes comprehensive training, health benefits, PTO, and other perks. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, able to work outdoors, and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 18 years old or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Readiness to learn and start work immediately.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground utility lines accurately.
• Complete detailed reports and follow safety policies.
• Work outdoors in various environmental conditions.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Ability to work independently

Reliable work performance

Ability to work outdoors

Valid driver's license

Job description

Dynamic new career opportunity available with Ameritrace in Odessa, TX! We're hiring active, hands‑on, results‑driven people to learn the ropes of damage prevention and line locating by becoming full‑time Underground Pipeline Locators. Our service area covers Big Spring, Midland, Odessa, Pecos, New Mexico, and the surrounding area.

In this entry‑level role, you'll learn the ins and outs of the trade while earning a starting pay of $18.00-$25.00/hour (with room for growth). Get ready to reach new heights in your career while enjoying these benefits and perks:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• Paid training
• Growth opportunities
• Uniforms
• Company vehicle
• Company‑provided tools, gear, and tablet

UNDERGROUND PIPELINE LOCATOR QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old
• Eagerness to learn more and readiness to get to work
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Reliable work performance

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Underground Line Locators complete vital work that keeps crew members safe and protects vital infrastructure lines from being damaged. You'll make a tangible impact and set the stage for successful excavation projects. In this entry‑level trade role, you'll travel to outdoor spaces like fields and neighborhoods and use tools like EM locators to find buried cables and pipes. You'll accurately mark utility line locations, following the color code system to inform crews about what's beneath them. As you work, you'll maintain detailed reports and follow all safety policies.

ABOUT US

Since our company first began in 2018, Ameritrace has been on a mission to provide safe, accurate, and high‑quality underground utility location and excavation services. We're committed to keeping workers safe on the job while taking proactive steps to minimize infrastructure damage. Our culture is rooted deeply in innovation, teamwork, and safety, and we have a robust training program to help new and experienced technicians stay at the top of their game. As a key player in the industry, joining us means kicking off a rewarding career where you'll be shaping the future of damage prevention!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN US?

Join us as an entry‑level Underground Pipeline Locator to get outdoors and complete quality work that makes a real difference! Get started today by completing our short initial application.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.