Administrative Assistant I

MYR Group•Alvarado, TX

12d

About The Position

The Administrative Assistant works in a busy office environment, multitasking across assignments and coordinating and distributing work. The role primarily supports project managers, office managers, and field staff, while also assisting clients, vendors, and walk-in customers. Essential functions are performed at a Company-designated office or field location. The position may require working at various locations within 10 miles of each other throughout the week. The role includes data entry, payroll and other accounting tasks, invoice processing, records and mail handling, customer service, telephone support, and general administrative support. The employee is expected to complete assigned tasks accurately, on time, and to a high standard; maintain confidentiality; attend regularly and predictably; and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and applicable professional standards. Other duties may be assigned. Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., provides construction and related services for transmission, distribution, substation, telecommunications, maintenance, emergency restoration, and clean energy projects. The company describes its culture as centered on safety, integrity, respect, initiative, growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of payroll and/or general administrative experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Working knowledge of JD Edwards/payroll system module or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while supporting management.
Excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility to work at various locations within 10 miles of each other throughout the week.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks accurately, to a high standard, and in a timely manner.
Perform data entry.
Handle accounting tasks, including processing weekly payroll.
Use Microsoft Excel for data management and retention.
Submit and file invoices.
Welcome clients, vendors, and walk-in customers and direct them appropriately.
Provide administrative support to field and office personnel.
Receive, sort, and distribute mail.
Operate fax machines, copiers, scanners, phone systems, and computers.
Answer phones, provide basic information, and transfer callers as appropriate.
Manage the flow of people and information through the business efficiently and professionally.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and applicable industry-specific professional and ethical standards.

Benefits

Medical, basic vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, hearing, and mental health coverage; stated employee or employee-plus-family premium is $15 weekly.
Dental coverage with 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program, with $1,200 annually for health- and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays; Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday.
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
Educational assistance for educational costs, internal training, and more.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Voluntary plans may include supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.