Office Administrative Assistant

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

At Wabtec Bus Solutions, we draw strength from our differences while we revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations.  And you can too!  Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.  We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “Unlock our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions.  Sound like a team you would like to be part of.  Come build your career with Wabtec Bus Solutions.

Wabtec is seeking a qualified Office Administrative Assistant to join our team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The ideal candidate will enhance executive's effectiveness by providing information management support, representing the executive to others, including Sr. Staff members when necessary. Will generate reports, presentations, and other communication. Will assist in coordinating and planning company functions. 

Office Administrative Assistant

• Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics. This will be completed through PowerPoint, Word and Excell.
• Maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, answering or directing inquiries.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Completes projects by assigning work to clerical staff, following up on results.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to Multitask and priorities projects and complete work responsiblities in timely manner.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Database software and Contact Management systems. Understand Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Word, Power Point). Ability to handle adhoc requests.

Education:

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have Oracle or similar application experience.

Think you have what it takes to join our team?  We would love to meet you and share with you our extensive array of employee benefits here at Wabtec.

Salary Range:

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and