Plant Assistant

OSCO Construction Group; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and TFSA options

Scholarships for children of employees

Wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Job summary

OSCO Construction Group in Moncton, NB is seeking a Plant Assistant to support day-to-day operations and provide quality service to internal and external customers. You will learn the concrete process, assist with batching, scheduling, and documentation while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The successful candidate will be a team player, able to handle multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and site personnel.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are critical for daily tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Team player with willingness to support other areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Daily reports, scheduling, paperwork, invoicing, and payroll administration.
• General customer service including answering calls and processing orders.
• Job site visits and inspections.
• Batching of concrete and dispatching of fleet using a batching system.
• Delivery scheduling and coordination with customers and dispatch.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Post-secondary program

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

About Us

Following a significant expansion, the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its ready-mix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009, making it one of the largest ready-mix players in the Atlantic Region, operating the largest pump fleet, in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying ready-mix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968 and the Moncton region since 2004 using a large fleet of modern, concrete mixer trucks.

Job Description

About Us

Following a significant expansion, the OSCO Construction Group rebranded its ready-mix concrete operations as OSCO Concrete in 2009, making it one of the largest ready-mix players in the Atlantic Region, operating the largest pump fleet, in both number and size. OSCO Concrete has been supplying ready-mix concrete to the Saint John region since 1968 and the Moncton region since 2004 using a large fleet of modern, concrete mixer trucks.

Job Summary

The Plant Assistant is responsible for general customer service and support of all day-to-day operational functions. The ideal candidate must take time to learn the business and concrete industry, allowing them to perform their duties focusing on a high level of quality, attention to detail and ownership of work as well as being able to effectively communicate with a diverse network of both internal and external customers. The Plant Assistant will need to be a team player, willing to support other areas of the business as needed to ensure product meets quality standards and project timelines are kept.

Responsibilities

• Daily reports, driver scheduling, paperwork, invoicing, reconciliations, time entry and payroll administration
• General customer service including answering phone calls and processing orders
• Job site visits and inspections
• Batching of concrete and dispatching of fleet using a computerized batching system
• Delivery scheduling including coordination with customers and dispatch, monitoring progress of work to ensure schedules are being met, reworking best fit scenarios based on project need
• Quality control of product and pours to ensure job specifications are met
• Liaise with fleet department and local service providers for truck breakdown and repair coordination
• Bulk sand and stone inventory management for ready mix plants
• Prepare shipping documents, purchase requisitions, and daily sales for walk-in customers
• Conduct pipe yard inventory counts on a weekly basis including monthly reporting
• Coordinate new employee orientations, routine training and toolbox talks
• Complete PPE audits for drivers and sites
• Initiate and maintain a healthy environment with respect to cleanliness, production and safety
• Additional duties as required

Technical Requirements

• Successful completion of a related post-secondary program or prior relevant experience
• Previous experience working with concrete or within the construction industry would be considered an asset
• Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams

Business Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills ensuring exceptional customer service both internally and externally
• Exceptional attention to detail

Cultural Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel to job sites when required
• Self-starter with effective organizational and time management skills, able to work well with minimal supervision
• Flexibility with work schedules and the ability to work irregular hours when necessary

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.