Shop Administrative Assistant

San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Maintenance Specialist /Shop Admin to join the team in San Luis Obispo, CA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

The starting pay range will be $24-29 per hour, depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Maintenance Manager and other leaders to determine priorities for monthly financial projections
• Maintains Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR’s) and enters daily mileage and fuel
• Keep registrations, smog checks, etc for all vehicles up to date with DMV
• Provide general clerical work to assure the smooth operation of the Maintenance Department
• General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, faxing, posting of notices, and ordering of parts and supplies as directed
• Develop and issue computer reports as requested
• Prepare summary reports of transportation and maintenance costs
• Research availability and source of purchase for emergency and critical spare parts and repair parts as needed
• Compile information such as identification of items, cost, vendor, freight charges, etc. for purchasing of all maintenance materials as needed
• Prepare all purchase requisitions, coordinate and expedite approvals as required, maintain all budgetary records and provide follow-up action with accounting, buyers, vendors, requestors and receiving
• Review documents for sufficiency and maintaining any necessary follow-up
• Maintain all files and inventory records of all orders placed and received, including delivery time schedules
• Assist shop personnel with general clerical and data entry work
• Utilize parts management software (RTA), Excel, and other MS Office programs
• Maintain parts room and inventories in accordance with Company policy as needed
• Demonstrates the knowledge and effective use of software applications. These systems should include as a minimum MS Word and Excel

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Familiar with vehicle and equipment parts to assist shop personnel with clerical and data entry work
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-Mail, proficient in 10 key, keyboarding and typing skills a must
• Experience with computers and data entry including PO's, invoices and inventory logs
• Experience with an RTA maintenance program is a huge plus
• Excellent verbal communications skills

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.