Operations Assistant

ARIZONA WATER COMPANY

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Assistant is responsible for a variety of general office duties and tasks. This position reports directly to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Operations Assistant performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled clerical functions, which may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Type letters, memoranda, reports, proposals, bids, and other documents.
• Copy completed reports and schedules.
• Various clerical tasks and duties requiring a combination of good working knowledge of and practical experience in general office procedures and practices.
• File and maintain files and filing systems in good order.
• Maintain photocopy and fax machines.
• Maintain a task list and provide regular follow-up, as required on Water Service Information Requests.
• Order and stock office supplies.
• Distribute incoming and collect outgoing mail.
• Monitor incoming and send outgoing faxes, and distribute accordingly.
• Prepare safety meeting test, track, and file documents for safety meetings.
• Answer telephones, take telephone and voicemail messages, and perform other tasks and duties as required.
• Filing of daily logs and inspection reports.
• Filing of daily plant records.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Skills, knowledge and physical requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to accurately type a minimum of 45 words per minute using a personal computer.
• Excellent personal computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel and databases.
• Working knowledge of fax machine, copier and other office equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Internet communications and e-mail.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to write legibly, have good reading comprehension, and good grammatical and spelling skills.
• Good alphabetical and numerical filing capability.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision or assistance.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, co-workers, and other employees in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Must have professional demeanor and appearance, be dependable and punctual.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical activities using feet, legs, hands, and arms, and which include use of keyboard, multiline telephone/switchboard, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, lift up to 15 lbs., reach, grasp, push, and pull.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following are required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum two years of clerical and typing experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.