What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIMON | Asphalt Paving Laborer position at Colas?
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. 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 www.simonteam.com/.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides 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 www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary:
Assist in the tasks associated with asphalt paving operations
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 core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Safely operate vehicles, tools and equipment, including, but not limited to on-road vehicles, jack-hammers, air compressors, skid plate tampers, shovels, rakes, brooms, concrete finishing tools, and other hand tools
- Move tools and materials
- Assist with asphalt paving and related operations
- Assist with minor equipment maintenance and cleaning of construction equipment
- Maintain clean and organized working areas
- Work closely with skilled laborers and craft workers to complete projects
- Engage in multiple forms of physical labor necessary for completion of assigned construction projects
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required
Skills:
Previous experience in asphalt paving, and/or or related field preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
- Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
- 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
- Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required
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 05/15/2025; 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
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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
