Escort Driver/ Transportation Associate

Escort Driver/ Transportation Associate

Pay: Starting at $20/hour+, based on experience

Part Time or Full Time Position Available.

HouseSmart Construction is seeking a dependable Escort Driver to support the safe transportation, delivery, and setup of manufactured homes. This hands-on role combines escort driving responsibilities with physical labor at customer home sites, making it ideal for someone who enjoys driving, working outdoors, operating equipment, and being part of a team that helps deliver customers' dream homes.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate company escort vehicles to support the transportation of manufactured homes to customer home sites.
• Assist CDL Drivers with the safe and efficient delivery of manufactured homes by communicating roadway conditions, traffic hazards, and route obstacles.
• Help identify and navigate transportation challenges such as low-hanging trees, utility lines, narrow roads, and other potential obstacles.
• Assist with unloading activities and preparation of the home once it arrives at the jobsite.
• Support home setup activities by helping crews prepare the site, position equipment, organize materials, and complete various setup tasks.
• Perform site preparation work, including trimming vegetation, removing minor obstacles, and maintaining safe access to home sites
• Learn to safely operate specialized transportation and setup equipment, including house tugs, platypus systems, and other jobsite equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures, operating standards, and supervisor instructions at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Experience escorting oversized loads, driving company vehicles, making deliveries, or operating vehicles as part of a previous position preferred.
• Transportation, construction, delivery, towing, equipment operation, or similar experience is a plus, but not required.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record required.
• Ability to operate company vehicles in a professional, safety-focused manner.
• Ability to work independently or on a team with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn transportation and home setup equipment.
• Ability to assist with physical labor, including unloading homes, site preparation, and supporting home setup activities.

Company Driving Requirements

This position requires employees to operate company vehicles and meet specific driving qualifications. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening process.

• For positions requiring Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, candidates must be at least 21 years of age and must successfully obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Health Card) by completing a DOT physical examination.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and work around manufactured homes and transportation equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work while assisting with home unloading, site preparation, and setup activities.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles frequently throughout the workday and travel to multiple job sites as needed.

Work Schedule

Work hours can vary based on delivery schedules, job site conditions, travel, and project needs.  Flexibility is important, as some days may finish earlier while others may require additional time to complete the job safely and efficiently.

Why HouseSmart Construction?

HouseSmart Construction is a growing division within Clayton, one of the nation's leading manufactured-home builders. Team members have the opportunity to develop valuable driving, transportation, equipment operation, and home setup skills while working in a collaborative environment that invests in employee growth and development.

• Eligible team members may receive hands-on training with opportunities for career advancement, weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-provided uniforms, a 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays and vacation time.

Join the HouseSmart Construction team and help safely deliver and set customers' dream homes. Apply today!

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Programs, paid time off, paid holidays and more.

As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs.

Home Centers are closed on Sundays – we believe in offering a balanced working environment.

Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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