Administrative Assistant Job

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc. is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light--, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business. 
 
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

 

Requisition Summary

PACCAR’s Zero Emissions department is focused on new technologies such as battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and advanced vehicle concepts in the heavy and medium-duty transportation industries. Our mission is to create the world’s best zero-emissions products for our customers, and our communities. Our teams are comprised of bright minds and friendly personalities, and we thrive on engaging collaboration that delivers top-performing powertrains and trucks.

The PACCAR Zero Emissions Powertrain department is looking for a motivated and talented Administrative Assistant to join and support our Global Engineering teams in our drive to develop world-class electric powertrains.

 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Supports the operational activity of the Engineering department and staff at all global locations. 
• Provides administrative and clerical support to relieve department managers or staff of administrative details.
• Coordinates travel, meetings, calendar administration, and events for department executives.  
• Answers phone calls, coordinates messages and appointments, maintains files, and handles department office supplies, mail, and other deliveries.
• Manages office supplies and creates and tracks P.O.’s for new supplies as needed.
• Helps plan, coordinate, and support department events including conventions, customer tours, and department service awards.
• Assist and support other duties as assigned.

 

Skills / Competencies

• High School diploma/GED equivalent required
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to regularly multi-task and prioritize, working with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain composure and provide quality products under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to compile large amounts of data received from multiple sources into concise, accurate reports utilizing technical skills (pivot tables, queries, downloads, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment. 

 

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