SIMON | Construction Laborer

Colas Canada; Rapid City (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in transportation infrastructure is seeking dedicated individuals to assist in road, bridge, and utility construction. This role involves site preparation, paving operations, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with skilled laborers while engaging in various physical tasks necessary for project completion. The company emphasizes a strong safety culture and provides extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Join a team that values quality, innovation, and community connection in construction.

Benefits

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Account

Access to Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience in construction-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in road, bridge, and utility construction tasks including paving operations.
• Safely operate vehicles and tools, maintain clean working areas.

Skills

Asphalt paving

Concrete paving

Bridge construction

Construction-related field experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid drivers’ license

Tools

Jack-hammers

Air compressors

Skid plate tampers

Hand tools

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 construction related to road, bridge, and utility construction, including site preparation and paving operations on highways, streets and parking lots.

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, jack-hammers, air compressors, skid plate tampers, shovels, rakes, brooms, and other hand tools.
• Assist with minor equipment maintenance and cleaning of construction equipment.
• Direct movement of traffic through site, using signs, hands and flag signals.
• Maintain clean and organized working areas.
• Work closely with skilled laborers and craft workers to complete projects.
• Engage in multiple forms of physical labor necessary for completion of assigned construction projects.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required.

Skills:

• Previous experience in asphalt paving, concrete paving, bridge construction and/or other construction-related field 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 feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device.
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Application window anticipated to close on 03/19/2025; 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 the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation 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 [e-mail].