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Heavy Equipment Operator

$28.12 per hour

SUMMERSTAYLOR


Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator
Date_Posted: 05/06/2026
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job Category: Field Employee
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

Job Summary :

The Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator (Class A or B) is critical to the success of the grading crews, and establishes the foundation for heavy highway/road construction projects. To be successful, the heavy equipment operator must have the ability to operate various types of equipment including dozers, GPS motor grader, and various sized excavators, etc. The operator must read and adjust gauges, dials, and other indicators and adjust accordingly, troubleshoot and service equipment, ability to read blueprints and level to grade, adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material, proactively communicate with foreman, superintendent and co-workers. Must keep equipment and material clean and stored in a safe manner. May be required to work in all types of adverse conditions such as extreme weather, enclosed spaces, and heights up to 80 feet.

Benefits:

  1. Stable employment
  2. Paid Time Off offered ( PTO)
  3. Excellent Pay - $28.12/hour (Based on Experience Level)
  4. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  5. Life Insurance
  6. Short-term disability
  7. 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 800 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. High School diploma or GED required
  2. Proven experience operating various heavy equipment, preferably in the heavy highway construction field
  3. Strong focus on safety and ability to recognize safety issues
  4. Strong work ethic and focus on quality
  5. Excellent attention to detail and task oriented
  6. Ability to read plans and understand tasks at hand
  7. Requires flexible work schedule, including days, nights, and weekends
  8. Must comply with I-9 and E-Verify requirements
  9. Must have valid transportation
  10. Must pass drug screen and physical
  11. Must comply with criminal background check
Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the companys equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the companys policy will remain posted.

Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Compensation details: 28.12-28.12 Hourly Wage

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