Subsidiary: SimonSimon 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/.
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, using new technology, and
enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please
visitwww.colasusa
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
visitwww.colas.com.Job Summary:Responsible for operation of a fixed or mobile Asphalt PlantMain 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
Supports the Simon safety culture and other Company initiatives
Coordinates and ensures safe operation of plant and components
Provides direction and mentorship to plant ground crew and equipment
operators related to daily operations of plant
Adjusts manual and computer-aided controls and/or or overrides automatic
controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges
Use computer system to enter and maintain data, handle dispatch
schedule, prepare reports, and respond to e-mail correspondence
Assists internal and external customers with ordering
Optimally communicates with customers and drivers in person, over the
phone, and on company radio channels
Reviews and processes orders ensure accurate material mixes are being
delivered; prepares invoices, delivery tickets, and related shipping documents
Ensures adequate material and supplies are on-hand to meet plant production
goals
Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or
need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
Assists with general housekeeping and plant maintenance including repair and
replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges,
etc.; climbs tank ladders to read gauges and/or perform maintenance tasks
Maintains accurate operational, inspection, and maintenance records
Completes and submits daily production reports
Coordinates tear down, transfer and re-assembly of mobile plant (if
applicable)
Travels to job site/mobile plant site locations as necessary
Safely operates company equipment, tooling, and vehicles
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle
record required; commercial license preferred
Skills:
3-5 years of experience in asphalt operations and/or construction industry
preferred
1-2 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
Ability to interact professionally with intern l and external customers and
establish relationships
Self-directed, hard-working, and highly motivated, requiring minimal
direct guidance
Ability to lead and empower others
Ability to effectively prioritize, problem-solve, and work under
consistent pressure of deadlines
Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office products
Physical Requirements:
Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Occasionally 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; may require some work performed from heights of 50' or more
Frequent exposure to loud noise
Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne
