Colas USA companies are part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group is active in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities. With 70,000 employees spanning 5 continents around the world, the Colas Group carries out over 100,000 projects each year, backed by a tight international network of construction materials facilities, including: aggregates mining sites, asphalt plants, ready-mix concrete plants, liquid asphalt terminals and emulsion plants. In 1979, Colas USA began operations in the Northeast with the acquisition of Barrett Industries, a 150 year old company. Since then, we have continued to expand throughout the US through a number of acquisitions as well as organic growth. Today, our network of companies now allows us to provide most of our products and services anywhere in the United States, from Alaska to Florida and Maine to Southern California. Our strong decentralized network of local business units work closely with our customers to provide them with solutions in the areas of preservation, maintenance and expansion of their infrastructure as well as new construction. We are committed to developing and improving products and construction services based on recycling of material, improving of energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our association with the Colas Group gives us access to a world of expertise and resources that we make available to our customers through our various local business units. Careers with Colas USA:
“Our actions are guided by the fundamental respect for everyone in the Group. Efficiency, motivation and personal satisfaction are enhanced by open dialogue, quality working conditions, the integration of new employees, training, promotion and the passing on of experience.” – Colas SA
Our Commitments
Our Human Resources focus is to ensure alignment with Colas USA companies’ strategic goals and objectives. Our efforts are therefore concentrated in the following areas:
Live the values of Colas USA companies
Excellence in talent management
Act with speed to serve our management and our employees
Planning ahead to anticipate needs
Foster cooperation and knowledge sharing
Lead by example in our interactions with colleagues and business associates
Our Values
Entrepreneurship - Each employee should show initiative and be motivated by a desire to win, to commit and to succeed
Responsibility - Each individual is fully accountable for his or her decisions and actions. Trust - Relations within the Group are based on trust, which is the cornerstone of autonomy, frankness and authenticity. It is for each person to establish and develop his or her trustworthiness. Respect - Respect is the basic rule of behavior that guides every employee in all his or her actions: respect for oneself and respect for other employees, customers, third parties, the trade unions, society at large, the Group’s principles, laws and regulations, the environment, fairness and ethics in the broadest sense. Setting an example - Each day, every employee is expected to give the best of themselves, to strive constantly for quality and to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. Humility - Through continual self-questioning and by maintaining a humble attitude, each employee is always able to advance. Our Programs
Colas USA companies sponsor comprehensive training programs for all employees, from entry-level through senior management. Most courses are conducted in-house through of our own Colas University. Colas USA companies are committed to internal promotion and career development. Managers adhere to a strict policy of non-discrimination in employment, training and promotional opportunities. Colas USA companies have invested in the well-being of our employees and their families by sponsoring wellness programs as part of our medical benefits plans. The programs foster healthy lifestyle choices by providing education and encouragement for employees who want to make behavior changes. Our Student Intern and Co-op Program
Our companies offer internships and co-op opportunities, many of which lead to full-time employment opportunities within our group of companies. Our co-op programs are designed to build mutually beneficial relationships with educational institutions and local communities. Employment Opportunities
Colas USA companies offer a range of careers in each of our business areas. We are always looking for qualified applicants with experience and/or education in the following fields:
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Accounting
Office Administration
Computer Science/Management Information
Business and Commerce
Sales
Marketing
Human Resources
Environmental Studies
Soil Mechanics and Geology
Heavy Duty Mechanics
Welding and Fabrication
Equipment and Inventory Management
Paving Equipment Operators
Skilled Labor
We offer interesting and challenging work, comprehensive compensation and benefits programs, and a work environment which fosters personal satisfaction and provides opportunities for growth.
