SIMON | Asphalt Paving Laborer

Simon; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

Flexible spending plan

Education assistance

Eight paid holidays

Company discounts

Job summary

Simon is a key member of the Colas USA family, delivering asphalt paving and related construction services across multiple states. This role supports daily paving operations, assists skilled crews, and emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality on the jobsite.

The position requires physical labor, the ability to operate a range of tools, and flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. High school diploma preferred; prior paving experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in asphalt paving, and/or related field preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing jobsite needs.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture and follow safety initiatives.
• Support and practice the company values, ethics, and policies.
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment including on-road vehicles, jackhammers, air compressors, and hand tools.
• Transport tools, materials, and supplies to support project tasks.
• Assist with asphalt paving operations, including preparation, placement, and finishing activities.
• Support minor equipment maintenance and cleaning of tools and machinery.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Work closely with skilled laborers, operators, and craftspeople to complete project duties.
• Perform physical labor to support construction and paving projects.

Skills

Asphalt paving experience

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Supports daily asphalt paving operations by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor, equipment use, and assistance to skilled crew members. This role is essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality jobsite performance.

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
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment including (but not limited to): on‑road vehicles, jackhammers, air compressors, skid plate tampers, shovels, rakes, brooms, concrete finishing tools, and other hand tools.
• Transport tools, materials, and supplies as needed to support project tasks.
• Assist with asphalt paving operations, including preparation, placement, and finishing activities.
• Support minor equipment maintenance and perform cleaning of construction tools and machinery.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas.
• Work closely with skilled laborers, operators, and craft workers to complete assigned project duties.
• Perform various forms of physical labor necessary to support construction and paving projects.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Previous experience in asphalt paving, and/or or related field preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing jobsite needs.

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains 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 stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain.
• Frequent exposure to loud noise.
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals.
• Frequently required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Frequent exposure to loud noise levels.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.

Benefits And 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.

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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