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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:

Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant machinery, equipment, and related structures within a commercial aggregate and/or ready-mix/asphalt production environment. This role supports continuous plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency, and assists with plant and quarry operations as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon 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
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, while using the appropriate tools, equipment, and PPE for the task
• Follow all

OSHA / MSHA

regulations for safe working procedures and environment, as applicable

• Perform daily tasks and expectations for each project as advised by manager
• Assist with maintaining organization and safe operation of yard or plant
• Maintain plant to meet operating requirements and objectives
• Visually inspect and test plant machinery and equipment
• Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on equipment and facilities of plant
• Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects
• Perform welding and cutting assignments, including fabrication for plant equipment and structures, and make repairs to worn processing equipment according to plant standards
• Inspect lubrication of mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs
• Operate mobile heavy industrial equipment and/or company vehicles used to complete maintenance and perform other tasks involved in plant maintenance and operation as required

Education:

• Technical or vocational certification in Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Technology, Welding, or a related field preferred
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement required
• Ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record in accordance with company and DOT standards
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire

Skills:

• Welding and fabrication experience in an industrial or similar environment required; equivalent combination of training and experience considered
• 2+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
• Experience operating heavy industrial and/or construction equipment
• Prior experience in pit/quarry operations, ready-mix or asphalt production facilities, or similar aggregate production environments
• Ability to safely perform work in compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required.
• Regularly uses hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials necessary for completing operational tasks safely and efficiently.
• Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment.
• Regularly stands for extended periods and moves across various surfaces or terrain to access different work areas and complete assigned tasks.
• Regularly works in changing environmental conditions (such as outdoor weather, dust, or airborne particles) due to the nature of operational work sites.
• Regularly works near fuels, oils, and other common workplace chemicals associated with operating or supporting equipment and machinery.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks.
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs.
• Occasionally works at heights or near electrical hazards when tasks require elevated access or proximity to electrical components.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.

Benefits & 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 09/15/2026; 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 ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .