What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Meruelo Group?
Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports to: Division Manager
Herman Weissker Power, Inc. (HW Power), a proud subsidiary of Meruelo Enterprises, is California’s go-to electrical utility contractor powering the state’s most critical infrastructure with precision and passion. Since 2011, from our headquarters in Chino, we’ve been leading the charge in overhead and underground electrical systems, including expert vault installations, conduit placement, and high-voltage power line construction.
But we don’t stop there. Our team also brings cutting-edge planning, design, and traffic control services to the table making even the most complex utility projects run smoothly. Driven by an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and high performance, HW Power is the trusted partner for public and private sector clients who demand reliable, future-ready energy solutions.
About the Role:
HW Power is seeking an Admin Assistant to support office operations through document management, billing assistance, and general administrative tasks. Strong attention to detail, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
² Responsible for a variety of administrative duties, including photocopying documents, plans and work orders, printing, filing and maintaining files.
² Provides support to the billing department
² Responsible for managing a variety of documents. Creating/writing reports, letters, and memos.
² Responsible for coordinating and processing general administrative work.
² Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures.
² Promotes safety among peers, subordinates and supervisors.
² Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
² A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
² Typically possesses 0 - 3 years of administrative experience in similar type construction environment or equivalent.
² Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
² Must have an eye for detail
² Excellent Excel skills
² Excellent communication and follow through skills
² Works well under pressure and with deadlines
² Able to multi-task
² Excellent Proofreading skills
² Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, planning and analytical skills required.
² Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful and maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers.
² Working knowledge of business procedures, office equipment and letter and report formats. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit for prolong periods.
² The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
At Meruelo, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better business outcomes. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.