SIMON | Asphalt Plant Laborer

Simon; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist with plant operations, focusing on safety and quality. This role involves a mix of physical labor, equipment operation, and customer service, catering to a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced setting, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards while delivering exceptional service. With a commitment to employee development and a strong safety culture, this opportunity promises growth in the infrastructure sector, making a real impact in community building.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Product and Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience in aggregate or asphalt production preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plant operations, maintenance, and quality control.
• Support safety initiatives and maintain organized working areas.

Skills

Aggregate Production Experience

Asphalt Production Experience

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 www.simonteam.com/.

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 www.colasusa.com.

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 www.colas.com.

Job Summary:

Assists in the tasks associated with the plant operations, including plant maintenance, equipment operation, quality control, customer service, general operations administration, and physical labor. Highly qualified candidates will have prior experience in aggregate, ready-mix, and/or asphalt production plant operations, dispatching, and general operations administration. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities with frequently changing deadlines, while providing a positive customer experience.

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's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
* Assists with coordinating daily operations while ensuring safety, environmental, regulatory and production targets are met; this includes compliance with company policies, and applicable federal/state/local regulations; and maintaining effective relationships with other employees, internal/external customers/suppliers, and local/state/federal representatives.
* Safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools required to perform assigned tasks
* Assist with minor maintenance and repair of plant vehicles and equipment
* Maintains clean, safe, and organized working areas
* Works closely with plant operators, equipment operators, and others in completion of assigned tasks
* Engages in multiple forms of physical labor necessary for completion of plant production operations
* Answers phones and provides information to internal and external customers

Education:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
* Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required

Skills:

* At least one year of experience working in an aggregate or asphalt production operation or similar industry preferred

Physical Requirements:

* Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
* Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
* Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
* Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
* Frequently 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
* Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
* Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits:

* 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

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.

Application window anticipated to close on 04/07/2025; open until filled.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO 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 [e-mail].