Office Assistant

Job Title: Office Assistant
Location: Hastings, Nebraska
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Office Manager

Company Info

Werner Construction, Inc. was established in 1960 and is a family-owned company that specializes in asphalt and concrete placement. Located in Hastings, Nebraska, our services shape highways, interstates, parking lots, and gravel roads in the state. We also impact the lives of people throughout the country in many positive ways. The diversity of our business helps to drive local economies by providing solid jobs for hardworking Nebraskans.
At Werner Construction, we truly believe we are helping to pave America’s future.

Job Overview

The Office Assistant provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. This role supports staff across departments, assists with documentation and communication, and helps maintain an organized, professional office environment. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries
• Maintain and organize both physical and digital office files
• Assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and company events
• Prepare, proofread, and format documents, reports, and correspondence
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and shipments
• Maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed
• Support data entry, record keeping, and basic administrative reporting
• Assist team members with various administrative tasks and special projects
• Help maintain a clean, organized, professional office workspace

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred)
• Prior experience in an office or administrative role is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
• Attention to detail and reliable follow-through
• Must be Authorized to work in the United States

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Frequent use of computers and office equipment
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs (supplies, boxes)

Why Join Werner Construction?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive, family-oriented work environment
• Long-term career stability with a respected Nebraska company
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that shape communities and local economies