Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant role at Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Manufacturing is an Oshkosh company building trucks that protect people and communities worldwide. Since 1913, the company evolved from building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church to creating highly customized, carefully designed pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. 30,000 Pierce apparatuses are on the road making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Job Summary The Administrative Assistant provides departmental administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling requests for information, receiving visitors, preparing travel schedules, arranging calls and scheduling meetings. Supports a medium to large team or a senior level manager. Works under broad supervision.

• Manage and coordinate the schedules and appointments of the department.
• Coordinate travel domestically and internationally, including assistance with passports and visas.
• Handle communications, take calls and messages, arrange conference calls.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including on‑site and off‑site, conferences, presentations, and celebrations.
• Assist with preparing presentations, which may include research and compiling data.
• Compile and prepare reports as required, ensuring due dates are met.
• Handle all miscellaneous administrative duties, including maintenance of electronic files, distribution of mail and communications, ordering supplies, printer maintenance, processing invoices, and maintaining files.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) or more years administrative support experience.

• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite:
  Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. High degree of initiative, follow‑through, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interface with personnel at all levels directly or virtually.
• Ability to manage confidential data.

• Physical Demands:
  Frequent Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing;
  Seldom Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Fine Dexterity;
  Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion.

$42,100.00 – $64,500.00. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including scope of responsibilities, candidate experience, education and skills, and equity of pay among team members.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.