Paver Operator
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
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 duties as assigned
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Wear and maintain 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 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
- Frequent exposure to loud noise, and work around heavy machinery and mobile construction equipment
- 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
- Regularly required to work from a seated position operating equipment for long periods
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
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.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.
If you require an accommodation for the application process, please call 973-290-9082 or email ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
