SIMON | Loader Operator

Colas USA; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that specializes in transportation infrastructure. This role involves operating heavy equipment and performing essential maintenance to ensure efficient plant production. With a focus on safety and quality, you will play a key role in connecting communities and building a sustainable future. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, while also providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

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

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and tooling for plant production activities.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on the plant.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Document Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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:

Operates a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tooling used in plant production activities. Position will require maintenance and repairs on the plant.

Education:

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

Skills:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience in operation of heavy equipment operation preferred
• Ability to work with others in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and problem-solve
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Regularly 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
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock

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 03/13/2025; open until filled.

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:

1. meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
2. complete any part of the application process
3. access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

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