Yardman - Concrete Plant at Summers-Taylor, Inc. – Jefferson City, Tennessee

Position Title: Yardman - Concrete Plant
Date_Posted: 04/10/2026
Location: Jefferson City , TN
Job Category: Field Employee
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Yardman to support daily operations at our concrete ready-mix plant. This role is responsible for maintaining yard organization, assisting with plant upkeep, and safely operating a front-end loader to manage raw materials when needed. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor industrial environment.

Job Duties:

1. Keep yard clean, organized, and free of hazards (debris removal, spill cleanup, proper stockpile management)
2. Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on loader equipment (fueling, greasing, cleaning, and reporting issues)
3. Maintain consistent material flow to plant hoppers to ensure uninterrupted batching operations
4. Operate a front-end loader to move, load, and stockpile aggregate materials (sand, gravel, stone) as needed for plant production
5. Assist plant manager and drivers with general tasks as needed
6. Monitor material levels and report shortages or inconsistencies
7. Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations
8. Perform other duties as assigned by plant management

We are proud to offer you:

1. Stable employment
2. Excellent Pay
3. Pay Time Off offered (PTO)
4. Overtime Pay
5. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
6. Life Insurance
7. Short-term disability
8. 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED preferred
2. Previous experience operating a front-end loader or similar heavy equipment preferred
3. Experience in a concrete, construction, or aggregate environment is a plus
4. Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment care and inspection
5. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
6. Strong attention to safety and situational awareness
7. Good communication
8. Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
9. Must have valid transportation.
10. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

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: Jason Renner

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

Telephone: 423-543-3181