Machine Masters Unlicensed heavy machine operator — text before calling callatrex@gmail.com(323) 432-0008

Site Work
& Site Prep

Earthwork, dirt work, and site preparation at $50/hr — the work that gets a lot from raw ground to ready-to-build.

Operator labor only — you rent the equipment · 8-hour standard day

Cleared and graded job site after site work and site prep — dirt work finished, lot haul-ready
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What the rate covers

And what it doesn’t

The rate covers

  • Jay operating the machine — decades of experience on any equipment
  • Earthwork, dirt work, and site preparation done in one pass
  • Help arranging the rental so the right machine shows up
  • Labor paid as the work progresses — never all upfront

On the hiring party

  • Equipment rental — you rent direct, no markup from Machine Masters
  • Dirt hauling — target $350–$550 per load (free clean fill exists via DirtMatch)
  • Concrete hauling & recycling — about $650 per 10 cubic yards
  • Permits, inspections, and project direction
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Site work — what’s included

On the board
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How it works

Three steps
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Text a picture of the job

For quick pricing or questions, send a picture message and a description to Jay at (323) 432-0008.

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You rent the equipment

All equipment must be rented for the job — Jay can help arrange the rental so the right machine shows up.

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Jay runs the machine

Each work day is 8 hours; additional hours should be requested in advance. Labor progress payments required.

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Questions

Good to know
What is site work?

Site work is everything that happens on the ground before building starts: earthwork, dirt work, clearing, rough grading, and site preparation so the lot is ready for the next trade. If it moves dirt, it is site work.

What does site work cost?

Operator labor runs $50/hr for an 8-hour standard day. The machine rental and any hauling are separate — you rent direct, so there is no rental markup in the rate.

Do you bring the equipment?

No — Machine Masters is operator labor. The hiring party rents the equipment, and Jay can help arrange the rental so the right machine shows up on site.

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Site Work Services

Site prep & dirt work

Site work is everything that happens before anything gets built: clearing, stripping, rough grading, trenching, and getting the ground ready to work on. Machine Masters provides site work services as operator labor — Jay runs the excavator, loader, skid steer, or dozer your project rents, and the hiring party directs the scope. Site preparation, dirt work, and earthwork are billed at the excavation rate, with the same experienced operator across the whole job.

Whether it is called site work, site prep, dirt work, or earthwork on your plans, the work is the same: move material efficiently, hold grade, keep drainage in mind, and leave a clean, buildable pad. Contractors, owners, and builders hire Machine Masters when they need a heavy equipment operator for hire who can read plans, work around active jobs, and keep production moving without a learning curve.