SIMON | Emulsion Plant Operator

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Emulsion Plant Operator Company:

SIMON Job Location:

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, USA

Type of Contract:

Seasonal Posting Start Date:

5/20/26 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 Description:

Job Summary:

Operates emulsion plant to product various asphalt oils and emulsions; maintains equipment. Performs testing on asphalt products to ensure quality

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
• Reads incoming paperwork to ensure accurate materials are being delivered
• Perform advanced calculations
• Operate forklift to unload and move various materials and equipment
• Hook up off-load hoses for AC delivery
• Trace product and raw material lines in order to achieve accurate transfers
• Open, close and adjust valves as necessary to load or unload product in tanks and lines
• Read gauges and adjust valves to adjust product mix to meet specifications
• Read level gauges to mix different materials at accurate ratios to meet specifications
• Climb tank ladders (up to 50' high) to take tank gauges or service mechanical apparatus as needed
• Check temperature and PSI of oil heater and adjust as necessary
• Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Perform plant and line maintenance, including repair or replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges, etc.
• Records operation and maintenance actions during shift in logbook
• Clean facilities by sweeping, shoveling, scrapping spills, etc.
• Complete production sheets

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Skills:

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

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 06/19/2026; 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 . Information at a Glance Apply now Please enable JavaScript Screen readers cannot read the following searchable map. Follow this link to reach our Job Search page to search for available jobs in a more accessible format. More opportunities in Roads Apply now DPCS Privacy Policy Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab. Opens in a new tab.