Road & Rail Services

Administrative Assistant

Basic purpose of position:

Perform the essential functions required to ensure compliance with the company and customers procedures. General clerical duties to include but not limited to typing, filing and scheduling, performs duties such as financial record keeping, payroll, coordination of meetings and conferences, obtaining supplies, coordinating direct mailings, and working on special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all industry, customer and company safety regulations and operating procedures;
• Drive vehicles, at all times, in accordance with company and customer instructions/procedures;
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the company's sole discretion;
• Efficiently provide administrative support determined by site management to meet the deadlines associated with corporate paperwork;
• Perform housekeeping duties as required by site management;

Experience Requirements:

• Must have at least 1 year of administrative experience
• Must be proficient in excel spreadsheets
• Must have at least 1 year of experience using Microsoft Office programs
• Must be able to type at least 30 WPM with minimal errors
• Power Point knowledge preferred
• Basic accounting skills needed
• Data processing required

Skills, Licenses, Certification, and/or Special Training:

• Must maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate company equipment;
• Meet and maintain all requirements contained in the Conditions of Employment policy.

Expectation:

We expect all associates to be committed to a high standard of safety, be willing and able to comply with all safety policies/rules and willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory personnel. Individuals performing this function must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is conditional, based on a medical examination which includes a drug screen, and an examination to verify candidates can safely perform the essential functions of the job. Road & Rail Services requires a post-offer motor vehicle reference check, background check, employment verification, and military (if applicable) verification.

Company Profile:

Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown and diversified to become a leading provider of rail related services in North America. Our network of skilled associates provides plant and terminal operating expertise as well as field maintenance of rail assets for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail related equipment and facilities.