Shop Administrative Assistant

Waste ConnectionsWaste ConnectionsSan Luis Obispo, California, United States
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Posted

10/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$24 - $29/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Maintenance Specialist/Shop Admin will manage vehicle maintenance records, inventory, and parts procurement while providing general clerical support to the maintenance department. They are responsible for preparing financial reports, processing purchase requisitions, and ensuring all vehicle registrations and smog checks remain current.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry. Familiarity with vehicle parts and experience with maintenance management software like RTA is highly preferred.

Key skills

Data entryClerical workParts managementInventory managementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel10 keyTypingPurchasingRecord keepingCommunicationRTA software

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About Waste Connections

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

5,498

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Pick your destination. We’ll help you get there. That’s how we’ve been growing our local teams and our national recognition for more than 20 years. Our culture is rooted in the idea that our leaders are here to serve our employees. That means wherever you’re headed on your journey – to a new role, to a better lifestyle, or simply to those moments on the job that stick with you – rest assured, we’ll be traveling along with you. We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

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Job categories

AdministrativeLogisticsTransportationManufacturing

Description

San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Maintenance Specialist /Shop Admin to join the team in San Luis Obispo, CA. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. The starting pay range will be $24-29 per hour, depending on experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with Maintenance Manager and other leaders to determine priorities for monthly financial projections Maintains Vehicle Condition Reports (VCR’s) and enters daily mileage and fuel Keep registrations, smog checks, etc for all vehicles up to date with DMV Provide general clerical work to assure the smooth operation of the Maintenance Department General clerical duties, including filing, photocopying, faxing, posting of notices, and ordering of parts and supplies as directed Develop and issue computer reports as requested Prepare summary reports of transportation and maintenance costs Research availability and source of purchase for emergency and critical spare parts and repair parts as needed Compile information such as identification of items, cost, vendor, freight charges, etc. for purchasing of all maintenance materials as needed Prepare all purchase requisitions, coordinate and expedite approvals as required, maintain all budgetary records and provide follow-up action with accounting, buyers, vendors, requestors and receiving Review documents for sufficiency and maintaining any necessary follow-up Maintain all files and inventory records of all orders placed and received, including delivery time schedules Assist shop personnel with general clerical and data entry work Utilize parts management software (RTA), Excel, and other MS Office programs Maintain parts room and inventories in accordance with Company policy as needed Demonstrates the knowledge and effective use of software applications. These systems should include as a minimum MS Word and Excel REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Familiar with vehicle and equipment parts to assist shop personnel with clerical and data entry work Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-Mail, proficient in 10 key, keyboarding and typing skills a must Experience with computers and data entry including PO's, invoices and inventory logs Experience with an RTA maintenance program is a huge plus Excellent verbal communications skills To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

  • •Data entry
  • •Clerical work
  • •Parts management
  • •Inventory management
  • •Microsoft Word
  • •Microsoft Excel
  • •10 key
  • •Typing
  • •Purchasing
  • •Record keeping
  • •Communication
  • •RTA software

Benefits

  • •Medical
  • •Dental
  • •Vision
  • •Flexible spending account
  • •Long term disability
  • •Short term disability
  • •Life insurance
  • •401k retirement

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