Recruiting Administrative Assistant at TMC Transportation

TMC Transportation is the nation's largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you're seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!

TMC Transportation has an immediate opening for a Recruiting Administrative Assistant working out of our corporate office in Ankeny, IA.

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Driver Recruiting Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Verifying the employment of applicants via fax, phone or other required online tools
• Running MVR and DAC and other background reports of applicants
• Verifying accuracy of information on driver applications
• Weekly audits of drivers files to meet DOT requirements
• Heavy data entry of driver applications
• Other administrative duties and special projects as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in business preferred and/or equivalent work experience
• At least one year of administrative support experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel)
• Internet savvy - ability to search/research for information as necessary
• Excellent typing and data entry skills required
• Ability to plan and organize, attention to detail, problem-solving skills
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have the ability to work alone or in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed
• Possess courteous, yet assertive telephone personality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical requirements and work environment described are representative of those present while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods of time
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment