Position Title: Heavy Equipment Operator - Pipe Crew
Date_Posted: 09/29/2025
Location: Johnson City , TN
Job Category: Field Employee
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time
Pay Range: N/A
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Position Description
Job Summary:
The Heavy Equipment Operator is a highly experienced operator that is assigned to a Summers- Taylor pipe crew. The Pipe Crew Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating different pieces of equipment needed throughout project duration. The operator must be able to dig trenches on grade for sewer and storm drain lines. Equipment includes, but is not limited to loaders, excavators, and backhoes. When needed, the Heavy Equipment Operator will assist with manual laborer tasks when asked by supervisor.
Job Duties:
Safely Operate assigned Heavy Equipment. Must be able to read and adjust gauges, dials, and other indicators according to blueprints and foreman direction. Must be able to dig trench on grade for sewer and storm drain lines. Must be proficient in rigging and lifting for laying pipe, setting manholes and drainage structures. Must keep material clean and stored in a safe manner. Will be required to perform manual laborer duties as directed by supervisor.
Position Requirements
Job Requirements:
Ability to meet physical demands of the job. Must be able to work weekends, night shift and overtime. Must have a valid Driver's License and willingness to commute to job sites. Must pass drug screen and physical. 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 company's 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 company's policy will remain posted.
EEO Officer Name: Kendra Jackson
Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
Telephone:
PI84869b3b2e3a-1794
