SIMON | Lead Plant Mechanic-Night Shift

Colas

  • Cheyenne, WY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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:Provides task direction and general oversight of installation, repair, and maintenance of plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures related to aggregate quarry and plant crushing operations; also assists with general plant/quarry operations as needed. This would be a for night shift positionMain 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
  • Observe safety procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
  • Provide direction to other mechanics for completion of maintenance tasks
  • Assist with maintenance planning process and make recommendations to quarry management regarding preventative maintenance and repair schedules
  • Maintain documentation related to preventative maintenance and repair program
  • Effective communicator with others in person, over the phone, and on company radio channels
  • Perform manual/physical tasks required in plant operation and maintenance activities
  • Work closely with plant operators, equipment operators, drivers and others in completion of assigned tasks
  • Maintain plant equipment and facilities to meet operating requirements and objectives
  • Visually inspect and test plant machinery and equipment
  • Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on plant equipment and facilities
  • Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects
  • Perform welding and cutting assignments, including fabrication for plant equipment and structures, and make repairs to worn processing equipment according to plant standards
  • Inspect lubrication of mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs
  • Operate mobile heavy industrial equipment and/or company vehicles used to complete maintenance and perform other tasks involved in plant maintenance and operation as required
  • Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned
Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational/tech school training preferred
  • Valid drivers' license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required
  • MSHA certification or ability to acquire certification required
Skills:
  • 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience with aggregate processing (crushing) plant equipment
  • Proficiency in operation industrial and heavy equipment preferred
  • Proficiency with mobile devices and other technology used in daily operations
  • Ability to read and interpret signage and/or written instructions (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.)
  • Intermediate to Journey-level mechanical skill related to industrial plant equipment
  • Ability to problem-solve and recommend solutions
  • Ability to direct/supervise the work of others and provide general performance feedback
  • Ability to collaborate with others and clearly communicate information
  • Intermediate welding skill preferred
Physical Requirements:
  • Wear and maintain 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 feel, handle, and manipulate objects
  • Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
  • Regularly required to read and understand signage, labels, and written instructions
  • Regularly required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Regularly required to stand/work on feet for long periods, and walk across uneven terrain
  • Occasionally exposed to working from high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock
  • Mining environment; regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, airborne particles, fuel/chemicals, loud noise, moving equipment/parts, and vibration
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.Application window anticipated to close on 07/10/2025; open until filled.Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the . 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 .Please enable JavaScriptScreen readers cannot read the following searchable map.

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