SIMON | Quality & Technical Technician 1

Simon; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Simon, a Colas USA subsidiary, seeks a QC Technician in Colorado to test aggregate, asphalt, concrete and emulsions for internal and external customers. You will join a safety-focused team maintaining quality across projects and travel to multiple sites as needed. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, DOT/ACI certifications, a valid driver’s license, and experience with quality control processes. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality control testing of aggregates or asphalt preferred.
• Ability to learn and interpret reference testing manuals and specifications.
• Possess strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company vehicles to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary.
• Support safety culture and adhere to policies set by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Read, understand, and demonstrate working knowledge of basic specifications and products in construction materials.
• Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure accurate test results are reported in a timely manner and review results to determine causes of nonconformity.
• Conduct work according to company policies, regulatory guidance and compliance standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by QC Technician 3 or above.

Skills

Quality control methods

Materials testing

DOT/ASTM/AASHTO standards

Technical writing

Teamwork

MS Office basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ACI and DOT testing certifications

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

Responsible for testing and inspection of aggregate, asphalt, concrete and/or emulsions products produced and delivered to internal and external customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon 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
• Read, understand, and demonstrate working knowledge of the basic specifications, principles, and products associated with the construction, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt industry
• Inspect products for quality, identify and take corrective action as necessary
• Ensure that accurate test results are reported in a timely manner; review and analyze test results to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications
• Conduct assigned work according to company policies, regulatory agency guidance and compliance standards
• Safely operate company vehicles to travel to other offices and work locations as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned by QC Technician 3 or above

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent; associates degree in related discipline preferred
• ACI and DOT testing certified, or ability to become certified within 1 year; other certifications may be required
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain clean driving record required

Skills

• Prior experience related to quality control methods, materials production, construction processes and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred, but not required
• Prior experience performing quality control testing of aggregates and asphalt highly preferred, but not required
• Ability to learn and interpret applicable reference and testing material manuals and specifications governed by federal, state and local testing agencies, to include DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively to all levels of employees, both individually and in large groups
• Ability to work with a team to resolve technical issues
• Basic computer skills including use of MS Office Products

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 70 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role
• Regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel objects to conduct accurate inspections and operate tools or equipment
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear) to exchange essential information, receive instructions, and ensure safe and effective work coordination
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to access, inspect, and evaluate products, machinery, or work areas
• Regularly exposed to moving equipment and machinery, dust, chemicals, and all types of weather to complete inspections and quality tasks within active work zones
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation*: $22.00-$28.00 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 salary 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 and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance.
• Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

Application window anticipated to close on 11/23/2026; open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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