Traffic Control Laborer

Summers-Taylor, Inc; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Traffic Control Laborer for its crew in Johnson City, TN. The role involves assisting in setting up traffic controls, loading equipment, and ensuring safety on the worksite. Ideal candidates are physically capable and can work varying hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up traffic control equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks with necessary equipment.
• Flags traffic as required.

Skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Communication

Job description

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Position Title: Traffic Control Laborer
Date_Posted: 06/16/2025
Location: Johnson City, TN
Job Category: General Application
Salary Interval: Hourly / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

Job Summary:

The Traffic Control Laborer is responsible for assisting the Traffic Control Supervisor in all aspects of the Traffic Control Crew duties. The Traffic Control Laborer will load trucks with necessary equipment for the day ahead; including but not limited to, message boards, arrow boards, traffic signs and traffic cones. The Laborer will assist in setting up equipment at designated projects to ensure safety of Summers-Taylor’s crew and the public.

Job Duties:

• Assists in setting up traffic control signs, boards, and cones under the supervision of TCS.

• Will load and unload the company truck with necessary equipment for daily projects.

• Walks and sets up traffic control equipment in a variety of different settings.

• Will flag traffic when required by supervisor.

Benefits:

Competitive 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

Job Requirements:

Experience reading plans and blueprints preferred.

Experience with permanent signage preferred.

Ability to meet physical demands of the job including standing and walking for long periods of time.

Must be able to lift and carry up 50lbs throughout the entire shift.

Must be able to work weekends, night shift, and overtime when asked.

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to commute to job sites.

Must pass drug screen and physical.

Must comply with criminal background check.

Understands end of season layoffs are possible.

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: [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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