SIMON | Finish Blade Operator-Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, WY 
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Posted 25 days ago
Job Description

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:

Operates self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel, and stone to finish grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures such as highways, streets, airports, dikes, temporary roads, and subdivisions.

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
* Support the Simon safety culture and other Company strategic initiatives
* Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
* Read and interpret survey markers and stakes to meet set standards; read and interpret plans and specifications
* Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment
* Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
* Operate blade to regulate elevation and angle of slopes; may perform fine or rough grading
* Drive grader in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals
* Conduct equipment inspections and perform equipment maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to greasing, and checking/replacing oil and fluids; perform minor repairs on equipment
* Operate other tools and equipment as required for assigned tasks
* Assist in other areas as necessary for project completion

Education:

* Valid drivers' license with ability to maintain a clean driving history
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Skills:

* 5 or more years of experience operating a finish blade preferred; operator certifications a plus
* Experience operating other types of heavy equipment preferred; operator certifications a plus
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and 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
* Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking 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:

* 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
* 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


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.

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:

  • 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 to.


Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (SIMON) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here. If you need accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Colas Inc. 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
5+ years
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