Utility Locator

Ameritrace; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

PTO

Growth opportunities

Uniforms

Paid training

Company vehicle

Company-provided tools, gear, and tablet

Job summary

A utility service provider located in East, TX, is seeking a full-time Utility Locator to work outdoors in Tyler and surrounding areas. This entry-level role offers a starting pay of $18.00/hour and includes comprehensive training. Responsibilities involve detecting and marking underground utility lines, ensuring worker safety, and completing job reports accurately. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of working in various weather conditions. Join us to build a rewarding career in damage prevention!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Travel to outdoor properties and detect/mark underground utility lines.
• Use special equipment and EM locators to identify pipelines and cables.
• Complete job reports and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Reliable work performance

Job description

How would you like to spend your days walking around outdoors, breathing in the fresh air, and working with your hands to complete important, impactful work? Are you ready to learn new skills, gain valuable experience, and grow your career with a talented, driven team? If YES, then Ameritrace, located in East, TX could use you as a full-time Utility Locator! Our service area covers Tyler, Lindale, and the surrounding area. Keep reading to learn how you can get started in this rewarding entry-level role.

THE BASICS

Pay: You'll earn a starting pay of $18.00/hour with room for growth!

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Growth opportunities
• Uniforms
• Paid training
• Company vehicle
• Company-provided tools, gear, and tablet
• Dispatch to job sites from home

YOUR DAY AS A UTILITY LOCATOR

In this entry-level position, you'll be traveling to various outdoor properties (fields, neighborhoods, parking lots, etc.) and using special equipment to detect and mark underground utility lines. You'll walk around the space and use EM locators and other tools to identify the locations of pipes and cables. Once you've done this, you'll accurately mark spots to help the excavation team avoid the underground lines. Attention to detail and accuracy are vital as you complete job reports, follow safety and color codes, and help other workers stay safe on the job!

REQUIREMENTS

We'll train you in everything you need to know for this entry-level position! You just need to have the right attitude, a solid work ethic, and the following 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

If you've worked in a construction, mechanical, or automotive environment, you could be a great fit!

A LITTLE 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!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

If you're precise, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your skills, apply now to become our Utility Locator! Take the first step using our short initial application.

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