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 visit  .

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 visit  . 

Job Summary:

Operates a commercial vehicle to transport aggregate materials (soil, sand, gravel, asphalt, etc.) to and from specified destinations.

Occasional travel with overnight stays away from home may be required.

This position can be located in Sidney,NE or Scottsbluff, NE depending on the location of the candidate.

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
• Perform detailed pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle
• Document and report any required maintenance or repairs to the maintenance team
• Adhere to procedures for safe vehicle operation, including securing cargo and positioning blocks as needed
• Ensure the vehicle remains clean, maintaining both the exterior and the operator's cab
• Operate a variety of vehicles and vehicle/trailer combinations vital for construction operations.
• Adhere to OSHA, FMCSA, and other industry regulations, along with company safety policies and road rules
• Assist with the loading and unloading of materials in the truck/trailer bed, which may require operating heavy equipment such as skid steers or loaders
• Prepare bills of lading and other vital documentation for transported loads
• Maintain accurate documentation related to job assignments as required by the Company
• Maintain regular communication with the supervisor for pick-up and delivery instructions
• Maintain driver logs in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Other related duties as assigned in support of material production and construction operations

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Class A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card required

Skills:

• 2 or more years of commercial driving experience preferred; construction experience and experience operating various types of vehicles/combinations highly preferred
• Prior experience in construction or similar industry a plus
• Ability to operate commercial vehicles, including but not limited to belly dumps, side dumps, end dumps, water trucks, etc.
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record and compliance with applicable FMCSA CDL driver requirements
• Ability to establish professional relationships with internal and external customers and other team members
• Ability to read and write, and understand English

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Required to work from a seated position driving a commercial vehicle for long periods
• Regularly required to climb in and out of vehicles and/or equipment
• Regularly required to use hands for tasks such as feeling, handling, and manipulating objects, including vehicle components, securing hoses, chains, and couplings; as well as writing and operating a keyboard 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
• Regularly required to stand and walk across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles; exposure to high temperatures
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

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

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  EEO document . 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  ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com . 

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