SIMON | Paving Laborer

Paving Laborer

Company: SIMON

Job Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, USA

Type of Contract: Seasonal

Job Summary: Supports daily asphalt paving operations by performing a variety of tasks involving physical labor, equipment use, and assistance to skilled crew members. This role is essential in ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality jobsite performance.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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
• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment including (but not limited to): on‑road vehicles, jackhammers, air compressors, skid plate tampers, shovels, rakes, brooms, concrete finishing tools, and other hand tools.
• Transport tools, materials, and supplies as needed to support project tasks.
• Assist with asphalt paving operations, including preparation, placement, and finishing activities.
• Support minor equipment maintenance and perform cleaning of construction tools and machinery.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas.
• Work closely with skilled laborers, operators, and craft workers to complete assigned project duties.
• Perform various forms of physical labor necessary to support construction and paving projects.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills:

Previous experience in asphalt paving, and/or or related field preferred. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong work ethic with the ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing jobsite needs.

Physical Requirements:

Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role. Regularly uses hands to move and manipulate objects needed for tool use, equipment operation, and manual tasks. Regularly communicates (talk and hear) to coordinate work, receive instructions, and maintain job‑site safety. Regularly stands for extended periods and moves across various surfaces or terrain to access different work areas and complete assigned tasks. Regularly climbs on and off equipment and walks across uneven terrain to navigate field sites safely. Regularly works from a seated position for extended periods to operate equipment and vehicles requiring continuous control. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and experiences vibration from operating equipment. Regularly works outdoors in all weather conditions with possible exposure to dust and airborne particles. Regularly works near fuels, oils, and other common workplace chemicals associated with operating or supporting equipment and machinery. Regularly works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs. Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete field tasks. Occasionally works at heights, near, or under electrical hazards when tasks require elevated access or proximity to electrical components. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel 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