SIMON | Leadperson

1 month ago


Columbus, Nebraska, United States Colas Full time

Subsidiary: Simon

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

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 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:

Supports project foremen, superintendents, and/or project managers by leading daily tasks of assigned crew on construction 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

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safe practices as part of Simon's safety culture

• Coordinate daily activities of assigned crew and equipment pertaining to scope of work, including delegation of tasks

• Assist with employee training, coaching/mentoring, and addressing performance concerns

• Understand, interpret, and follow surveying markers and plans including slope stakes, control points, lines, grades, etc.

• Direct equipment operators to facilitate alignment and movement of materials

• Operate heavy equipment required for project completion; operate company vehicles to move people and equipment between job locations and company facilities

• Perform skilled work related to specialty area(s) of assigned position, including but not limited to: concrete finishing, utility installation, grading/site preparation, paving, etc.

• Ensure equipment maintenance inspections are completed to maintain equipment in safe operating condition

• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on equipment; refer major problems to the shop

Education:


• Valid Drivers' License and ability to maintain a clean driving history required;

• Commercial drivers' license preferred

Skills:


• 3 years of experience working in specialized construction field and/or related industry preferred

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and direct the work of others

• Computer and/or mobile device experience, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications preferred

Physical Requirements:


• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• 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 work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery

• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions

• Some exposure to fuel, oil, and other chemicals

• Frequent travel, including overnight stays away from home may be required

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
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