Shuttle Buggy Operator at Summers-Taylor, Inc. – Johnson City, Tennessee

Position Title: Shuttle Buggy Operator
Date_Posted: 01/19/2026
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 Shuttle Buggy Operator is vital to the continuous operation of the paving crew. It is considered a skilled craft position that performs a combination of duties including machine operation and maintenance, accurate machine placement, and general knowledge of asphalt materials and paving processes. The Shuttle Buggy Operator’s primary duty involves transferring asphalt material from haulers to paver to allow for a continuous supply of material. The work environment is outdoors and primarily hot and dirty from substances commonly found in construction such as dirt, oil, and grease. This position can be physically demanding and often requires extended work hours. Some contracts require adjusted work hours to accommodate interstate traffic rules.

Job Duties:

1. Controls and operates the shuttle buggy.
2. Maintains communication with drivers and paver operators.
3. Ensures a continuous supply of asphalt is transported to the paver without unnecessary joints.
4. Precisely maneuvers shuttle buggy between dump truck and asphalt paver.
5. Reports and acknowledges maintenance requests.
6. Operates other paving equipment and performing general laborer duties as needed by supervisor.

Benefits:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Paid Time Off
3. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
4. Life Insurance
5. Short-term disability
6. 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 750 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

Job Requirements:

1. Asphalt Paving Experience preferred.
2. Strong focus on safety.
3. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
4. Excellent attention to detail and task oriented.
5. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
6. Must have valid transportation.
7. Requires flexible work schedule, including days, nights, overtime, and weekends.

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.

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

Telephone: 423-543-3181