Job Description

Subsidiary: Simon

Simon, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production, asphalt paving, and concrete, bridge, highway, and utility construction. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit .  

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit . 

Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit . 

Job Summary:

Operates emulsion plant to product various asphalt oils and emulsions; maintains equipment.  Performs testing on asphalt products to ensure quality

Main Responsibilities:

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Reads incoming paperwork to ensure accurate materials are being delivered
•    Perform advanced calculations
•    Operate forklift to unload and move various materials and equipment
•    Hook up off-load hoses for AC delivery
•    Trace product and raw material lines in order to achieve accurate transfers
•    Open, close and adjust valves as necessary to load or unload product in tanks and lines
•    Read gauges and adjust valves to adjust product mix to meet specifications
•    Read level gauges to mix different materials at accurate ratios to meet specifications
•    Climb tank ladders (up to 50’ high) to take tank gauges or service mechanical apparatus as needed
•    Check temperature and PSI of oil heater and adjust as necessary
•    Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
•    Perform plant and line maintenance, including repair or replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges, etc.
•    Records operation and maintenance actions during shift in logbook
•    Clean facilities by sweeping, shoveling, scrapping spills, etc.
•    Complete production sheets

Education:

•    High school diploma or equivalent preferred
•    Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required

Skills:

•    1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred
•    Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements:

•    Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
•    Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
•    Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
•    Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise 
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
•    Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
•    Work schedules may vary including weekends; may require travel with overnight stays

Benefits and Perks:

•    Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
•    Prescription Drug Coverage
•    Dental and Vision Plans
•    Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
•    Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Employee Assistance Program 
•    Life and AD&D Insurance 
•    Disability Insurance 
•    Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
•    401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
•    Product and Service Group Discount Programs

Application window anticipated to close on 02/28/2025; open until filled.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the  EEO document .   If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
  

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to  [email protected] . 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Worldwide, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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