Grading Foreman at Summers-Taylor, Inc. – Erwin, Tennessee

Position Title: Grading Foreman
Date_Posted: 02/10/2026
Location: Erwin, TN
Job Category: Foreman
Salary Interval: Salary / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

Job Summary:

Summers-Taylor is seeking a Grading Foreman in the Eastern TN / Western NC area. The Grading Foreman is vital to the continuation of operations for Summers-Taylor’s Grading crews. The Grading Foreman is responsible for evaluating daily projects, reading plans, reviewing specifications, and leading their crew to safety accomplish goals. The Grading Foreman must always have a high level of alertness and knowledge of surroundings during his or her shift.

Job Duties:

1. Manage and lead designated crew to accomplish daily projects.
2. Plan and coordinate grading activities, including earthmoving, excavation and leveling.
3. Collaborate with project manager to meet project expectations.
4. Conduct safety and training meetings as needed / required.
5. Record daily time and site conditions.
6. Schedule maintenance with shop management.
7. Schedule equipment and material needs with superintendent.
8. Delegate and prioritize work.

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. Must have a minimum of 5 years of excavation / grading experience in the construction industry.
2. Strong knowledge of grading techniques, earthmoving equipment and related construction processes.
3. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
4. Knowledge of safety hazards on and around the job.
5. Ability to maintain records.
6. Ability to meet physical demands of the job.
7. Must be able to work weekends, night shift and overtime.
8. Must have a valid Driver’s License.
9. Must pass drug screen and physical.
10. 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.

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

Telephone: 423-543-3181