We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Assistant to support our equipment maintenance, asset management, and field operations within a large and growing business in the asphalt and concrete paving industry. This position plays a key role in organizing, tracking, and improving the performance of our maintenance and Operations systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong data management skills, detail oriented, and the ability to collaborate with both management and technical teams to streamline all Operation’s within the branch.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operations Coordination:
- Work directly with the Operation’s Manager by assisting in coordinating crews and enhancing efficiency and quality assurance.
- Work within Pavement Soft to manage work orders, job scopes, close outs, and scheduling,
- Job site visits daily, communicate between Project Management team and Operations Manager.
- Communicate with clients on site regarding project expectations or changes.
- Support construction crews by resourcing needs for them (rentals, materials, personnel)
- Coordinate subcontractors on site.
- Limble CMMS Administration:
- Work within the Limble Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Asset Management software to ensure accurate and consistent data entry.
- Develop and maintain asset records, input maintenance schedules, and oversee work orders.
- Coordinate with Limble developers and internal management to customize system formats, dashboards, and reports to meet company needs.
- Work Order Oversight:
- Monitor and track work order progress for the shop and field.
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance and repair tasks.
- Identify and escalate delays, bottlenecks, or recurring issues to management.
- Reporting & Analysis:
- Analyze reports on equipment performance, maintenance trends, and cost efficiency within the Shop and the Field.
- Provide actionable insights to help management reduce repair and maintenance expenses, enhance Operational efficiency and expenses.
- Cross-Organization Collaboration:
- Partner with the management team, shop regional supervisors, project management team, and field personnel to ensure consistent standards across branches.
- Support training and communication efforts related to CMMS/Pavement Soft use and best practices.
Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to learn Pavement Soft & Limble CMMS or similar computerized maintenance management software preferred.
- Strong data entry, reporting, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency and ability to work in a very fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and locations.
- Experience in the construction, logistics, operations, asphalt, or concrete paving industry a plus.
Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
- Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
- The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally
Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely
Working Conditions:
- Low temperatures: Rarely
- High temperatures: Occasionally
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
- Noisy environments: Occasionally
- Hazardous conditions: Rarely
- Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
- Frequent overtime, including weekends: Never
- Office environment: Constantly
Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.