Administrative Assistant - Clearwater, MN

Job Description: Company: Headquartered in Clearwater, MN, TelCom Construction is an established national underground utility contractor with growing market presence within the telecommunications industry. Established in 2000, TelCom Construction, LLC is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor, with locations throughout the Central US. Our focus on delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success. Overview: Under the direction of the EHS Manager, this position assists in maintaining compliance with various government regulations, insurance company requirements and Company goals by monitoring systems and data as well as preparing and interpreting corresponding reports for use by various levels of Management Responsibilities:Monitors and administers EHS-related systems;Collects, reviews, organizes, records and appropriately files various types of safety and claims documentation. Reports potential policy and/or procedural issues to management;Updates and analyzes reports to ensure policy compliance;Documents processes and procedures as they relate to matters of responsibility;Reviews and evaluates safety incidents and claims then makes recommendations for resolution;Facilitates and maintains extensive contact with both internal and external stakeholders;Assists with delivering training presentations as needed;Other duties as assigned Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:High school or GED plus minimum of 6 months prior related administrative experience required. Prior business claims, safety program administration or other related experience and/or training is strongly preferred;In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel including creation, edit and understanding of pivot tables is required;Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions, correspondence and memos;Effective, respectful and professional written and verbal communication;Analytical Problem solver and logical thinker;Acute attention to detail;Ability to control essential job functions in a fast paced environment that interacts with both internal and external work crews and customers;Team oriented, keeping organizational needs at the forefront;Familiarity with Google-based applications such as G-mail, Google docs and sheets;Proficient use of Internet software and databases;Understanding and use of general arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, units of measure and weight using whole numbers, fractions and decimals;Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed;Valid driver’s license with favorable driving record required;May require travel within TelCom’s footprint if necessary (0-10%). Core Competencies:Ability to apply technologyTeam workProblem solvingThorough and effective communicationOpenness to changeAbility to develop and maintain relationshipsDependabilityOrganized Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Frequent sit, stand and/or walkOccasionally bend, squat, kneel or twistFrequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voiceUse of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasksOccasionally lift up to 30 lbsSafely operate a computer, telephone or other office equipment Why Should You Apply:We provide the equipment, time and program to assist our employees in attaining their CDL license, including pay increase after successful completionWe offer paid lodging, a daily per diem when overnight travel is required and we also provide company vehicles for crew’s use to get to and from job sitesCompetitive CompensationComprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with company match and tuition reimbursementPaid time offUp to 7 paid annual HolidaysRapid advancement is available for those who possess the determination and attitude to progress in their careersNew and updated trucks and equipment All candidates are subject to pre-employment background and drug screenings TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer! To apply for this opportunity, please visit our career page at www.telcomconstruction.com/careers. ______________________________________________________________________________Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.______________________________________________________________________________When you apply for this job, you will be asked to answer questions regarding your criminal background. Answering “Yes” to the criminal background questions will not automatically bar you from employment. A criminal background check will be conducted following any conditional offer of employment. Only those crimes which are substantially related to the position you are seeking will be considered. Please note that for certain contractors with whom we do business, based on the nature of their operation, the type of offense and related factors may affect your assignment to that contractor. Factors that will be taken into account include: (1) The facts or circumstances surrounding the offense or conduct; (2) the number of offenses for which you were convicted or plea was entered; (3) your age at the time of conviction or plea, or release from prison; (4) any evidence that you performed the same or similar type of work, post conviction/plea, with the same or different employers, with no known incidents of criminal conduct; (5) the length and consistency of employment history before and after the offense or conduct; (6) any rehabilitation efforts, e.g. education/training; (7) any employment or character references and any other information regarding your fitness for the particular position; and/or (8) whether you are bonded under a federal, state, or local bonding program.For applicants residing in and/or applying for a position in a state or locality listed below, please review the specific directions below before submitting your application. CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS: Choose the answer: "I live in and/or am applying for a job in a state that does not require an answer at this time." YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ANSWER THE CRIMINAL HISTORY QUESTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS: Do not identify any misdemeanor conviction for which probation has been successfully completed or otherwise discharged and the case has been dismissed by a court. Also, do not identify marijuana related convictions entered by the court more than 2 years ago that involve: unlawful possession of marijuana; transportation or giving away of up to 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis, or the offering to transport or give away up to 28.5 grams of marijuana, other than concentrated cannabis; possession of paraphernalia used to smoke marijuana; being in a place with knowledge that marijuana was being used; or being under the influence of marijuana. Also, do not identify any arrest or detention that did not result in a conviction or any record of a referral to, and participation in, any pretrial or post trial diversion program. California: LOS ANGELES APPLICANTS: Choose the answer: "I live in and/or am applying for a job in a state that does not require an answer at this time." YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ANSWER THE CRIMINAL HISTORY QUESTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.California: SAN FRANCISCO APPLICANTS: Choose the answer: "I live in and/or am applying for a job in a state that does not require an answer at this time." YOU WILL BE ASKED TO ANSWER THE CRIMINAL HISTORY QUESTIONS AFTER THE FIRST INTERVIEW. When answering such questions, please do not disclose any misdemeanor and felony convictions that occurred more than seven years prior to the inquiry or : (a) arrests other than those which charges are still pending, (b) completion of any diversion program, (c) sealed or juvenile offenses, or (d) infractions that are not felonies or misdemeanors.)CONNECTICUT APPLICANTS: Do not identify any arrest, criminal charge or conviction the records of which have been erased by a court based on sections 46b-146, 54-76o or 54-142a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Criminal records subject to erasure under these sections are records concerning a finding of delinquency or the fact that a child was a member of a family with service needs, an adjudication as a youthful offender, a criminal charge that was dismissed or not prosecuted, a criminal charge for which the person was found not guilty, or a conviction for which the offender received an absolute pardon. Any person whose criminal records have been judicially erased under one or more of these sections is deemed to have never been arrested within the meaning of the law as it applies to the particular proceedings that have been erased, and may so swear under oath.GEORGIA APPLICANTS: Do not identify any verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere that was discharged by the court under Georgia's First Offender Act.HAWAII APPLICANTS: Choose the answer: "I live in and/or am applying for a job in a state that does not require an answ