Outdoor Site Prep & Light Grading Technician

Clayton; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

401K with company match

Job summary

HouseSmart Construction, a division of Clayton, is seeking a Site Prep Associate in Shelby, NC. You will help prepare home sites for delivery and installation, conduct site evaluations, finalize placement details, ensure access, and assess drainage conditions.

The role involves light grading, operating site-prep equipment (skid steers, mini excavators), and documenting site conditions. Full-time, Monday–Friday; pay $18.00/hr+ based on experience, with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Experience operating construction or site-prep equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, and excavation practices.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and assessments to verify home placement requirements.
• Perform light grading, site leveling, and drainage improvements.
• Operate skid steers, mini excavators, and other site prep machinery.
• Evaluate access routes for delivery and installation equipment.
• Identify grading, drainage, and site prep concerns before delivery.
• Document site conditions and communicate recommendations to project teams.
• Follow safety policies and equipment operating procedures.

Skills

Driver's license + clean record

Equipment operation

Grading & drainage knowledge

Outdoor work

Problem-solving & communication

Tools

Skid steers

Mini excavators

Site prep equipment

Job description

HouseSmart Construction, a division of Clayton, is seeking a Site Prep Associate in Shelby, NC. You will help prepare home sites for delivery and installation, conduct site evaluations, finalize placement details, ensure access, and assess drainage conditions.

The role involves light grading, operating site-prep equipment (skid steers, mini excavators), and documenting site conditions. Full-time, Monday–Friday; pay $18.00/hr+ based on experience, with weekly pay and benefits.