Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Cleveland, Tennessee at Summers-Taylor, Inc.

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Date_Posted: 10/16/2026
Location: Cleveland, TN
Job Category: Field Employee
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

Job Summary:

Simpson Construction, a division of Summers-Taylor, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient functioning and maintenance of our fleet of yellow iron (excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, etc) and support vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of heavy machinery, along with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues. This is a fulltime position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain issues
2. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and keep the PM schedule on track
3. Replace defective parts and components
4. Complete work orders accurately and on time
5. Track hours and materials for each job and keep required records
6. Maintain shop tools, equipment, and parts/supply inventory
7. Follow all safety procedures and help keep the shop and jobsites safe
8. Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits:

1. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
2. Life Insurance
3. Short-term disability
4. 401(k) w/generous employer contributions
5. Weekly Paychecks
6. Holiday Pay
7. Paid Time Off

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

Requirements

1. Training from a trade or vocational school (2-year program preferred) or equivalent hands-on experience
2. 3+ years of experience repairing heavy equipment, diesel engines, or construction machinery
3. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly determine a plan of action
4. Working knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, and electrical diagnostics
5. Own a set of professional mechanic’s tools
6. Clear communication with coworkers, operators, and supervisors
7. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
8. Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting 80 lbs. and to work outdoors in all weather

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