Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Headquartered in Louisville, KY and ranked among the top carriers in the U.S., Mercer Transportation Co., Inc. (Mercer) has earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading owner operator companies. For over forty years, Mercer has built a family on the foundation of honesty, professional freedom, and experience.

As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll help ensure the timely flow of information, provide administrative support across departments, and assist with compliance-related activities tied to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys being a reliable point of contact in a fast-paced environment.

Onsite office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Pay  

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Mercer contributes over $7,500/year toward your health insurance

• Wellness Incentives – Qualify for our Wellness Rate and pay as little as $0/month for employee-only coverage

• Earn Extra Rewards – Receive up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness initiatives

• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off plus company-paid holidays

• Company-Paid Protection – Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability included at no cost

• Optional Benefits – Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short-Term Disability

• Secure Your Future – 401(k) with company match

What You’ll Do

• Run and distribute essential reports for the Recruiting team

• Answer a multi-line phone system as backup support for Recruiting and Logs

• Order and manage office supplies for Recruiting

• Serve as a point of contact for employees, drivers, and visitors in Building 8

• Direct incoming calls to the appropriate departments

• Greet drivers and assist with determining eligibility for random Drug & Alcohol testing

• Provide general administrative support and complete additional tasks as assigned

Who You Are

• A strong communicator who is comfortable answering phones and handling a variety of inquiries

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Able to work independently while also following direction and priorities from senior team members

• Comfortable managing routine and non-routine questions professionally

• Proficient with office tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, and basic office equipment

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits:
As a Mercer employee, you, your spouse and children, can use our free health care clinic at no cost to you!

Mercer offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits programs provided to all eligible employees; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401K Plan and voluntary optional dental/vision/short -term disability insurances.

May be subject to the following screening requirements: Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check

Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.