SIMON | Construction Laborer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in construction and infrastructure development. This role involves assisting in road, bridge, and utility construction, including site preparation and paving operations. The ideal candidate will embrace a strong safety culture while supporting the company's core values and mission. With a focus on quality and innovation, this position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a dynamic environment. If you're ready to contribute to building the future and connecting communities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

• Previous experience in asphalt paving or concrete paving preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license with a clean driving history required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in road, bridge, and utility construction tasks.
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized working areas.

Skills

Asphalt Paving

Concrete Paving

Bridge Construction

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Jack-hammers

Air Compressors

Skid Plate Tampers

Hand Tools

Job description

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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 visitwww.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 visitwww.colasusa.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
• Directs movement of traffic through site, using, signs, hands and flag signals
• Maintains clean and organized working areas
• Works closely with skilled laborers and craft workers to complete projects
• Engages 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 or other construction-related field preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains 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 05/18/2025; 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:

• 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
  

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Nearest Major Market: South Dakota
Nearest Secondary Market: Rapid City