What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIMON | Crane Operator position at 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/.
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 www.colasusa.com.
Job Summary:
Education:
- Current National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Mobile Crane Operator Certification, or the ability to become certified required
- Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required
- Class A CDL with endorsements and valid medical card preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Skills:
- Two or more years of experience in operation of fixed and mobile cranes; experience operating Lattice Boom Crawler (LBC) required; experience operating Telescopic Boom - Swing Cab (TLL) preferred
- Previous experience in bridge construction and pile driving preferred
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 make signal gestures and to move, handle, or manipulate objects
- Regularly required to communicate verbally and hear instructions or signals
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
- Frequently required to walk across uneven terrain, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand or work on feet for extended periods
- Frequently exposed to construction site conditions, including dust, loud noise, fuel, oil, chemicals, and adverse weather
- Travel with overnight stays away from home
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
Application window anticipated to close on 04/26/2026; open until filled.
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, 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
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.