Secon | Administrative Assistant

Subsidiary: Colaska Inc.

Secon is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Secon is based in Juneau, where the company provides construction materials commercially, with satellite offices in Sitka and Ketchikan. Secon constructs project large and small; be it highways, airports, rural roads or mining developments. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com. 

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Secon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Performs administrative & accounting duties as they relate to active construction projects and customer service for aggregate retail office.  Focus will be on completing tasks independently on time and providing positive customer service.  This position will wear several hats and support a variety of personnel and project staff as needed.  Position is 40+/hrs per week during the summer, with reduced hours in the winter.

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your job application.    

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Primary responsibility of front desk reception and general office administrative duties as business needs dictate, including running company errands.  Specific duties include  

• Communicates efficiently, effectively and courteously with all company personnel. 
• Assist with crew travel arrangements. 
• Maintains a good working relationship with all company personnel.  Portrays a positive and accommodating attitude towards peers, supervisor, and customers.    
• Weigh trucks & produce scale reports, and write and track truck slips.
• Help walk in customers.
• Receive money paid on account.
• Monitor yard traffic.
• Write purchase orders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• High School Diploma & must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
• MUST HAVE valid drivers license
• Organized, with good attendance and a positive attitude.
• Communicate well both written and verbally as well as work and solve problems independently.