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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 overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a fixed or mobile asphalt plant, including production, quality control, maintenance coordination, customer service, and daily plant operations. Ensures compliance with safety standards, supports production goals, and provides leadership to plant personnel to achieve operational success.

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 core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Supports the Simon safety culture and other Company initiatives
• Coordinates and ensures safe operation of plant and components
• Provides direction and mentorship to plant ground crew and equipment operators related to daily operations of plant
• Adjusts manual and computer-aided controls and/or or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges
• Use computer system to enter and maintain data, handle dispatch schedule, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence
• Assists internal and external customers with ordering
• Optimally communicates with customers and drivers in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels
• Reviews and processes orders ensure accurate material mixes are being delivered; prepares invoices, delivery tickets, and related shipping documents
• Ensures adequate material and supplies are on-hand to meet plant production goals
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Assists with general housekeeping and plant maintenance including repair and replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges, etc.; climbs tank ladders to read gauges and/or perform maintenance tasks
• Maintains accurate operational, inspection, and maintenance records
• Completes and submits daily production reports
• Coordinates tear down, transfer and re-assembly of mobile plant (if applicable)
• Travels to job site/mobile plant site locations as necessary
• Safely operates company equipment, tooling, and vehicles

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license preferred

Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in asphalt operations and/or construction industry preferred
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers and establish relationships
• Self-directed, hard-working, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
• Ability to lead and empower others
• Ability to effectively prioritize, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products

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 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 9/24/2026; 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. The essential functions of this role may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Simon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Simon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 .