Administrative Assistant United Companies/CRH

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation is seeking an office support assistant in Salida, CO. This skilled position involves a variety of office functions such as data entry, filing, and handling office equipment. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED and have 1-2 years of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred. A competitive wage range of $20.00 to $22.00 per hour is offered, depending on experience, along with a supportive work environment that values growth and development.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment effectively.
• Prior experience preferred, especially MSHA/DOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform various office support functions.
• Handle data entry, typing, filing and copying tasks.
• Operate multi-line phone systems and office equipment.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Customer Service

Dependability

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Command Alkon

Job description

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position requiring the employee to perform a variety of office support functions. This position will be required to support multiple departments, as outlined by management.

Wage Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour, dependent upon experience

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Typing, filing, data entry, copying, preparing, shipping, and distributing courier packages, composition and editing correspondence, etc.
• Operate office equipment including, but not limited to: multi line phone system, computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, etc.
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred: Word, Excel, etc.
• Order PPE Safety Supplies and distribute to field supervisors as needed
• Schedule Meeting Rooms and lunch setup
• Knowledge of basic office practices and protocol.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training.
• Previous MSHA/DOT experience highly preferred

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: computers, copiers, 10-key adding machine, printers, fax machines and scanners.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have (or be able to quickly gain) knowledge of Command Alkon, Internet software, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary, to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Setting

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.