EPSC Inspector / Environmental Assistant at Summers-Taylor, Inc. – Johnson City, Tennessee

Position Title: EPSC Inspector / Environmental Assistant
Date_Posted: 01/22/2026
Location: Johnson City , TN
Job Category: General Application
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

Application Instructions

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Position Description

Job Summary:

Summers Taylor Inc. currently has an opening for an Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (EPSC) Inspector/Environmental Assistant (Trainee). The Environmental Compliance Specialist will report to Summers-Taylor’s lead Environmental Specialist. The prospective candidate will travel to company construction project sites and perform a walk-thru site evaluation inspection and complete minor repairs if needed, to on-site (EPSC) measures using various hand tools and materials. Upon a thorough evaluation of the sites, necessary repairs, and documentation (TDEC) of findings, will be handled promptly and accurately. The ideal candidate must possess or be capable of completing the (TN. Level-1 Erosion and Sediment Control Training Program) to secure inspection position, with future training to obtain a North Carolina (E&S) Erosion and Sediment Control Level-ll certification for (NCDOT) projects.

Job Duties:

1. Traveling to all of Summers-Taylor, Inc. projects when needed.
2. Aid in maintaining state stormwater and erosion control reports.
3. Aid in maintaining mobile rock crusher records.
4. Assist in collecting stormwater samples.
5. Meet with personnel including TDEC inspectors, project managers, subcontractors, etc.
6. Manual installation of wood or steel 4 X 4 posts by using post hole digger and shovel.
7. Documentation and record keeping.
8. Additional tasks as assigned by leadership.

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. HS Diploma or above required.
2. Proficient Office 360 knowledge required.
3. Ability to read and interpret civil site plans.
4. Valid Driver’s License.
5. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus, not required.
6. Ability to lift 50lbs +
7. Must be able to physically bend, kneel and squat.

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