SIMON | Shop Mechanic

Colas USA; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation infrastructure is seeking a Shop Mechanic to perform necessary repairs and maintenance on company vehicles and equipment in Fort Collins, Colorado. This position requires a high school diploma, experience in heavy equipment, and proficiency in diagnostics. The overall focus is on safety and quality service while maintaining the company's values of innovation and integrity. Offering competitive pay and benefits, this role provides an opportunity to advance your skill set in an established organization committed to employee development.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred.
• Experience with U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections preferred.
• DOT Medical Examiner Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance, and service on company vehicles and equipment.
• Use diagnostic equipment to diagnose faults or malfunctions.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to verify repairs.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Programs

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Basic computer skills

Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate in Diesel Technology

Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)

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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

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

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

Job Summary

Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and gasoline company vehicles and equipment. Maintains accurate maintenance records and performs DOT inspections.

This position can also be based in Cheyenne, WY.

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
• Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to diagnose required repairs
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, and verify repairs made according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary to ensure accurate operation of equipment
• Inspect, Troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and make adjustments
• Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment and assets according to manufacture recommended intervals.
• Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or drawings
• Maintain clean tools and working area
• Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
• DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
• Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) preferred
  
  

Skills

• 2 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
• Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by the Company
• 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
• 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 (8 hours or more), and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequently exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Compensation*: $28-$35 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.
  
  

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.

Application window anticipated to close on 07/10/2025; 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 . If You Are An Individual With a Disability And Require a Reasonable Accommodation To

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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