SIMON | Heavy Equipment Mechanic


Job Details

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 www.simonteam.com/.

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 www.colasusa.com.

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 www.colas.com.

Job Summary:

Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and gasoline heavy equipment. Maintains accurate maintenance records and performs DOT inspections

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
Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to diagnose required repairs
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, and verify repairs made according to manufacturer's specifications
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary to ensure accurate operation of equipment
Inspect, Troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and make adjustments
Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment and assets according to manufacture recommended intervals.
Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or drawings
Maintain clean tools and working area
Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid driver's license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) preferred
Automotive Air Conditioning certified preferred

Skills:
3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
Welding, cutting, and brazing experience preferred
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications

Physical Requirements:
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by the Company
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 exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles

Compensation and Benefits:
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-###-#### or send an email to [emailprotected].





 Colas

 06/01/2024

 Rapid City,SD