Job Description

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 .

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 . 

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 . 

Job Summary:

Operates an asphalt distributor truck used in application of specialized emulsions to roadways and assists paving crews with other tasks related to commercial paving projects.

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 
• Follow dispatch instructions and adhere to commercial driving regulations
• Perform daily pre/post trip inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with DOT regulations and company guidelines; check fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls required for safe operation
• Drive and operate distributor truck equipped with tank to spray asphalt emulsions on road surfaces 
• Load truck and emulsion tanks, including connecting and disconnecting hoses 
• Set spray bar on manual, automatic, or semi-automatic distributors for applying liquid asphalt and emulsion; clean spray bars as needed
• Monitor flow, tachometer and temperature gauges to ensure uniform distribution of product
• Observe and monitor product quality and ensure proper application
• Maintain housekeeping of vehicle, including interior operator’s cab and exterior components
• Maintain accurate time, mileage, and delivery logs, and submit forms/paperwork required for accounting purposes
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor
• Operate other vehicles and/or equipment, and assist paving crew with other tasks as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class A CDL with doubles/triples, hazmat and tanker endorsement, and clean driving history

Skills:

• Two years of experience working in paving operations or similar environment preferred
• Prior experience operating a commercial vehicle in an industrial, construction, or similar environment preferred
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to complete required paper and/or electronic documentation 

Physical Requirements:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to move and manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) 
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, and work around heavy machinery and mobile construction equipment
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, fuel, oil, and other chemicals typical to construction sites
• Some travel with overnight stays away from home 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 3/19/2025; open until filed

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 . 

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