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Certified Crane Operator

Summers-Taylor, Inc
Johnson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Position Title: Certified Crane Operator
Date_Posted: 02/03/2025
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:

Summers Taylor is seeking a highly skilled Certified Crane Operator to join our team that works in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. The Crane Operator position is responsible for operating heavy crane equipment in a safe and appropriate manner at highway and civil heavy construction projects. This role requires a keen understanding of load capacities, site layout, and operating procedures to ensure that lifts are conducted safely and within industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating heavy machinery in a construction setting and will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of crane operating experience required, bridge construction preferred
  • Class A or B CDL license with clean driving record and current DOT physical card required
  • CIC, NCCO or equivalent OSHA-approved crane certification required
  • Must be able to climb ladders, stand and walk on uneven surfaces as well as sit for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 pounds

  • Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate crane to lift and move materials and other objects
  • Plan all lifts, use capacity charts
  • Perform rigging inspection and daily crane inspection
  • Respond according to hand and/or verbal instructions
  • Observe the travel of all loads and take appropriate action to avoid injury to personnel or damage to property
  • Listen to warning alarms and respond accordingly, and dread boom angle and drum rotation indicators
  • Ultimate responsible person during crane or hoisting operations to ensure the pick is safe
  • Perform daily inspections and report findings using effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Be thoroughly familiar with crane control functions
  • Operate crawler and hydraulic cranes for bridge construction
  • Keep equipment clean and well maintained on an ongoing basis

  • Benefits:


  • Stable employment
  • Excellent Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • 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


    Requirements and Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong focus on safety procedures
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong focus on work ethic and quality work performance
  • Must have reliable Transportation
  • Must pass Drug Screen and Physical
  • Must comply with criminal background check
  • Must compile with I-9 and E-Verify requirements
  • Must have a valid Email Address



  • 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

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