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Administrative Assistant I

MYR Group Inc
  • IL
  • $22–$25 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Administrative Assistant works in a busy office environment and must efficiently multitask between various assignments. This position plays a key role in the coordination and distribution of work. Project managers, office managers, and field staff are the primary internal customers the Administrative Assistant supports.

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

Sturgeon Electric's Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.

Essential Functions

Administrative Support

  • Provide general administrative support to field and office personnel
  • Answer and direct incoming calls, and greet and assist visitors
  • Operate standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, and phone systems
  • Maintain organized records and ensure accurate data entry using Microsoft Excel

HR & Onboarding

  • Manage the full new hire onboarding process from start to finish
  • Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted within established timelines
  • Always maintain confidentiality of employee information

Accounting & Billing Support

  • Review and approve vendor invoices for payment
  • Assist with weekly payroll processing
  • Prepare and manage weekly vendor billing

Inventory & Operations

  • Oversee the FR/PPE process, including inventory tracking and payment processing

General Duties

  • Ensure all assigned tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to a high standard
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support office operations
  • Adhere to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as well as all applicable professional standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-2 years of payroll and/or general administrative experience required
  • High school diploma or GED is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary $22- $25 / hour

  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

  • Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.

  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

  • Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).

  • Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.

  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).

  • Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.

  • Company-paid business travel accident insurance.

  • Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIL
IndustryConstruction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Salary$22–$25 Per Hour
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://careers.myrgroup.com/people-and-culture

Benefits

Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave

About Company

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our 13 subsidiaries provide large-scale electrical construction services throughout the U.S. and western Canada. The following values guide and inspire us and help to shape our behavior and culture: Safety, Respect, Responsiveness, Creativity, Integrity, Initiative, and Teamwork.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, power companies, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest electrical infrastructure, notable commercial and industrial, and renewable energy projects. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record.

We are growing and have career opportunities available for a wide range of positions throughout North America. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

MYR Group consists of the following subsidiaries: The L.E. Myers Co.; Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc.; Sturgeon Electric California, LLC; Harlan Electric Company; MYR Energy Services, Inc. (MYRE); Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (GSWC); E.S. Boulos Company (ESB); High Country Line Construction, Inc. (HCLC); Huen Electric; CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI); and MYR Group Construction Canada, Ltd, a Canadian holding company of Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd. (WPE) and Powerline Plus Ltd. MYR Group is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under the symbol MYRG.

Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Business Ethicsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Copying Machinesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Entryunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Distribution Managementunmatched
  • Document Scannersunmatched
  • Healthcare Reimbursementunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Office Managementunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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