SIMON | Loader Operator

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 www.simonteam.com/.  

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 www.colasusa.com. 

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 www.colas.com. 

Job Summary:

Operates heavy equipment to move, load, and transport materials such as aggregates, soil, or other bulk products in support of manufacturing or construction operations. Ensures safe and efficient equipment use while maintaining worksite productivity and compliance with safety standards.

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.
•    Conduct equipment pre‑shift inspections, identify unsafe conditions, and promptly report hazards or equipment concerns.
•    Operate heavy equipment, including, but not limited to, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and other mobile equipment used in completion of construction projects and/or in support of production operations.
•    Perform routine equipment maintenance including greasing, checking/adding fluids, visually inspecting components, and cleaning equipment.
•    Drive company vehicles to worksites and company locations when authorized.
•    Maintain a clean, safe, and organized worksite.
•    Assist with manual labor tasks such as cleanup, material handling, and jobsite organization.

Education:

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

Skills:

•    Previous experience operating heavy equipment; front end loader experience strongly preferred.
•    Strong knowledge of proper and safe heavy equipment operation.
•    Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
•    Effective communication skills and professional conduct.
•    Ability to work under deadlines and solve problems efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines.
•    Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects.
•    Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear).
•    Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods.
•    Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
•    Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
•    Frequently required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
•    Frequent exposure to loud noise levels.
•    Frequently exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals.
•    Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
•    Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

Benefits & Perks:

Compensation*:$23-$26/hr DOE

*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual’s qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

 

Benefits:All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance.  Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts. 

 

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. 

Application window anticipated to close on 04/02/2026; 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.