OSCO Construction Group is Looking for Plant Assistant Full Time

About Us

Schurman Concrete has been a proud member of OSCO Concrete since 2004. Along with another OSCO Concrete member, MacLean’s Ready-Mix, Schurman Concrete supplies ready-mix concrete throughout the province of Prince Edward Island. OSCO Concrete also operates the largest pump fleet, in both number and size, in both Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada.

Job Summary

The Plant Assistant is responsible for general customer service and support of all day-to-day operational functions. The ideal candidate must take time to learn the business and concrete industry, allowing them to perform their duties focusing on a high level of quality, attention to detail and ownership of work as well as being able to effectively communicate with a diverse network of both internal and external customers. The Plant Assistant will need to be a team player, willing to support other areas of the business as needed to ensure product meets quality standards and project timelines are kept.

Resp onsibilitie s

• General Customer Service including answering phone calls and processing orders
• Help to maintain customer relationships and assist with new business development
• Assist with Job specification review, quantity takeoffs, tender/bid preparation and submittal
• Assist with Tender/bid follow up and negotiation
• Job site inspections, visits, and sales calls
• Batching of concrete using a computerized batching system
• Dispatching of concrete fleet using a computerized dispatching system
• Assistance with daily reports, scheduling, paperwork, invoicing, reconciliations, time entry and payroll administration
• Quality control to ensure job specifications are met
• Liaise with Fleet department and local service providers for truck breakdown and repair coordination
• Inventory management and purchasing of special products
• Bulk sand and stone inventory management for Ready Mix Plants
• Possible assistance with operation of Gulf Coast Cartage trucking fleet
• Additional duties as required

Technical Requirements

• Technologically inclined and adept at learning new systems
• Previous experience working with concrete or within the construction Industry would be considered an asset
• Successful completion of a relevant post-secondary program would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint as well as Teams

Business Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
• Flexibility with work schedules with the ability to work irregular hours when required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills ensuring exceptional customer service both internally and externally
• Exceptional attention to detail

Cultural Requirements

• Must be willing to work out of multiple PEI locations when required
• A self-starter with effective organizational and time management skills, able to work well with minimal supervision
• Flexibility with work schedules and the ability to work irregular hours when necessary

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00 per year

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, we offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational scholarships to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate . Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.