Operations Assistant

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. • Kelso, WA

21h • $22 - $28

About The Position

The Operations Assistant is responsible for prioritizing safety in day-to-day work for themselves and others. The role performs technical, administrative, and clerical duties to support operations, electric, and/or gas departments. Work includes record keeping, preparing and developing documents, coordinating meetings, maintaining operational programs, performing accounting functions, and supporting special projects. The Operations Assistant provides quality customer service and maintains good rapport with internal and external customers to resolve issues. Duties may vary depending on location.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of business practices, normally acquired through completion of a two-year degree in a business-related discipline.
• Two years of related business experience.
• Take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from cyberattack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not considered.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of operational programs such as PowerPlan, JD Edwards, PCAD, CC&B, GIS, and MAXIMO.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in day-to-day work for self and others.
• Provide administrative, analytical, and technical support to operations, electric, and/or gas departments.
• Maintain records and prepare and develop documents.
• Coordinate meetings.
• Participate in processing, analyzing, and updating reports and data from various operational programs.
• Schedule, create, and distribute work orders as needed.
• Input and maintain operational programs, which may include PowerPlan, JD Edwards, PCAD, CC&B, GIS, and MAXIMO.
• Perform accounting functions and support special projects.
• Provide quality customer service and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers to resolve issues.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Life insurance options
• 401(k) plan with a company match opportunity
• Additional retirement contribution
• Eight hours of vacation leave each month for eligible new full-time employees
• Ten paid holidays through the calendar year for eligible new full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree