About this role
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:
Supports safe and production operations by performing physical labor, assisting with plant start up and shut down, supporting equipment operation and material flow, maintaining stockpiles and clean work areas, monitoring for material issues, and helping with minor equipment and vehicle maintenance.
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.
• Perform various types of physical labor to support plant production operations.
• Work collaboratively with plant operators, equipment operators, and other team members to complete daily tasks and meet production goals.
• Assist with daily plant start‑up, shut‑down, and production tasks.
• Support cleaning, housekeeping, and routine upkeep of plant components and surrounding areas.
• Assist with the operation of plant production equipment, ensuring consistent and efficient material flow.
• Monitor material movement and watch for blockages, buildup, or irregularities at any point in the production system.
• Help maintain, organize, and manage material stockpiles, ensuring safe handling and proper material separation.
• Assist with minor maintenance and repair of plant equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Skills:
• Experience in asphalt production, aggregate crushing, or similar industrial environment preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear).
• Regularly required to stand for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain.
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent exposure to loud noise.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
• 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 Pro/grams
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.
Application window anticipated to close on 03/25/2026; open until filled.
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 ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.