SIMON | Paver Operator

Davita Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is looking for a Commercial Paving Machine Operator in Fort Collins, Colorado. This role involves operating a paving machine for various projects, ensuring adherence to safety procedures, and supporting the company's core values. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Eight paid holidays

Access to company discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience in operation preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and procedure manuals required.

Responsibilities

• Operates a commercial paving machine for bridge and road projects.
• Observes safety procedures and operates equipment accurately.

Skills

Operation of a commercial paver and related equipment

Ability to read and interpret documents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

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 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:

Operates a commercial paving machine used for bridge, highway, roadway/street, and large patch projects.

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
* Observes safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials accurately
* Operates commercial asphalt paver, including providing direction and hand signals to drivers and other employees on the paving crew
* Directs materials supply trucks into hopper
* Operates other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
* Performs minor equipment maintenance inspections such as greasing, checking oil and fluids
* Drives company vehicles to worksites and company locations when authorized
* Performs other tasks as assigned

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred
* Valid driver's license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required

Skills:

* 3-5 years of related experience and/or training in operation of a commercial paver and related equipment preferred
* Ability to read and interpret documents, i.e., safety rules, operating/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
* Regularly required to standing and work on feet for long periods
* Regularly required to climb on and off equipment and walk 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:

Compensation* $24-$32/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.

Application window anticipated to close on 07/1/2025; 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].