Asphalt Plant Operator

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.

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Responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of a fixed or mobile asphalt plant, including production, quality control, maintenance coordination, customer service, and daily plant operations. Ensures compliance with safety standards, supports production goals, and provides leadership to plant personnel to achieve operational success.

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers' license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record required; commercial license preferred

• 3+ years of experience in asphalt operations and/or construction industry preferred
• Ability to interact professionally with internal 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

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