Administrative Assistant - Construction

Buxton, ME

Gorham Sand & Gravel is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team! No extensive experience is required; just a friendly attitude, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. In this role, you'll support daily office operations, assist with clerical tasks, and provide excellent customer service. If you thrive in a team environment and are eager to develop new skills, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, managing emails, and greeting visitors
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail
  • Provide clerical support such as filing, data entry, and document preparation
  • Utilize Microsoft Office for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Assist with planning and execution of company meetings and special events
  • Organize and maintain inventory of office supplies and maintain an orderly workspace
  • Assist customers with phone sales orders and aggregate pickups
  • Invoice account customers and follow up with past due accounts
  • Organize, file and reconcile driver material logs
  • Assist with social media posting and engagement
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the office

Qualifications and Skills

  • Experience in the construction or earthwork industry is a plus
  • Previous administrative/office experience a plus
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and filing software, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Able to operate a simple business phone system to answer, communicate with, and transfer callers
  • The ability to learn new skills to better serve the customers and coworkers
  • Experience with social media and company branding is a plus

Benefits

  • Heath Insurance with 100% Paid* Level
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Earned Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay with no waiting period
  • 401(K) with Employer Match
  • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance              
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Training & Career Development

This position is based out of our main office located at 939 Parker Farm Road in Buxton, Maine