Administrative Assistant

Mercer Transportation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness incentives

Gift cards from wellness program

Life Insurance and Long-Term Disabi­l·

Dental/Vision/FSAs

401(k) with company match

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mercer Transportation, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to ensure timely information flow and provide cross-departmental support in a fast-paced environment. The role involves handling DOT compliance-related activities, reporting for the Recruiting team, and serving as a primary contact for drivers and staff.

The position offers onsite hours Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with comprehensive benefits and a path for growth within a leading owner-operator

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organization are essential in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic office equipment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Run and distribute essential reports for the Recruiting team.
• Answer a multi-line phone system as backup support for Recruiting and Logs.
• Order and manage office supplies for Recruiting.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, drivers, and visitors in Building 8.
• Direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments.
• Greet drivers and assist with determining eligibility for random Drug & Alcohol testing.
• Provide general administrative support and complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong communicator

Highly organized

Independent worker

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Administrative Assistant

Full Time Admin/Clerical Louisville, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1011

Headquartered in Louisville, KY and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. (Mercer) has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience.

As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll help ensure the timely flow of information, provide administrative support across departments, and assist with compliance-related activities tied to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys being a reliable point of contact in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Mercer contributes over $7,500/year toward your health insurance
• Wellness Incentives – Qualify for our Wellness Rate and pay as little as $0/month for employee-only coverage
• Earn Extra Rewards – Receive up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness initiatives
• Company-Paid Protection – Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability included at no cost
• Optional Benefits – Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short-Term Disability
• Secure Your Future – 401(k) with company match

What You’ll Do

Run and distribute essential reports for the Recruiting team

Answer a multi-line phone system as backup support for Recruiting and Logs

Order and manage office supplies for Recruiting

Serve as a point of contact for employees, drivers, and visitors in Building 8

Direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments

Greet drivers and assist with determining eligibility for random Drug & Alcohol testing

Provide general administrative support and complete additional tasks as assigned

Who You Are

A strong communicator who is comfortable answering phones and handling a variety of inquiries

Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Able to work independently while also following direction and priorities from senior team members

Comfortable managing routine and non-routine questions professionally

Proficient with office tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, and basic office equipment

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation and Benefits:
As a Mercer employee, you, your spouse and children, can use our free health care clinic at no cost to you!

Mercer offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs provided to all eligible employees; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401K Plan and voluntary optional dental/vision/short-term disability insurances.

May be subject to the following screening requirements:

Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.