Administrative Assistant

mtminc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Casual Dress Environment

Tuition Reimbursement

MTM Perks Discount Program

Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Bakersfield, CA to provide clerical and administrative support to the General Manager. You will handle calls, data entry, and general office tasks, ensuring a professional appearance and smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of customer service, and one year of administrative experience, plus proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years customer service experience.
• 1 year administrative experience in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive reception and phone coverage with professionalism.
• Forward calls to appropriate person/department.
• Handle administrative tasks and data entry for department activities.
• Report any complaints or unusual circumstances promptly to management.
• Regularly check fax and deliver to recipients with urgency.
• Greet staff and visitors in a courteous manner and project MTM Transit’s image.
• Communicate professionally with all levels of management internally and externally.
• Maintain attendance as required and adhere to policies.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Make a Difference

At MTM Transit, you're not just part of a team-you're at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We're all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

What Will Your Job Look Like:

The Administrative Assistant will work closely with the General Manager to provide clerical and administrative support. Duties may include phone calls (both outgoing and incoming calls), general clerical tasks, and data entry; handle numerous other customer requests, receptionist and administrative support.

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Service: Kern County Transit

Starting Pay: $22

What you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive reception and phone coverage while maintaining a high level of professionalism


• Forward incoming calls to the appropriate person/department


• Attend to a variety of administrative details such as keeping informed of department activities


• Report promptly any complaints or unusual circumstances that may arise to Management


• Check fax machine regularly; deliver faxes to the appropriate person/department with special attention to urgent faxes


• Ensure all staff and visitors are greeted in a pleasant and professional manner


• Project a professional image of MTM Transit


• Use excellent customer service skills, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, agencies, participants, external partners, and the general public


• Communicate professionally with all levels of management internally and externally


• Regular attendance required for assigned shifts and as outlined by the attendance policy


• Adhere to all MTM Transit's established protocols and policies

What you'll need:

Experience, Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.


• 2 years customer service experience


• 1 year administrative experience in a professional environment

Skills:

• Must possess the ability to assess potential problems and make sound judgments around issues that may have an adverse effect on the business


• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite products


• Ability to work well under pressure


• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively with others to achieve defined goals


• Excellent communication skills


• Outstanding analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail


• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Even better if you have...

• College degree, preferred


• 1 year experience working with the ADA and/or elderly population, preferred

What's in it for you:

• Health and Life Insurance Plans


• Dental and Vision Plans


• 401(k) with a company match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Maternity/Paternity Leave


• Casual Dress Environment


• Tuition Reimbursement


• MTM Perks Discount Program


• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM Transit is an equal opportunity employer. MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law. If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM Transit's People & Culture.

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