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Administrative Assistant

Waste Resource Management
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Waste Resource Management?

Welcome to Waste Resource Management (WRM)

At Waste Resource Management (WRM), we go beyond operating trucks —we are dedicated to environmental protection and delivering exceptional service. With a presence across Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada, our affiliated companiesSouthWaste Disposal LLC, Silver City Processing, and McDonald Farms, Inc.—offer comprehensive solutions for liquid waste recycling and transportation.

Join a Company That Values You

At WRM and affiliated companies, your work matters—for the environment, our clients, and your career. If you’re ready to drive for a company that pays well, offers a competitive benefits package, operates safely, and supports your growth, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

WRM is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support operations under the General Manager. In this role, you’ll handle clerical tasks, maintain business records, and coordinate office activities. Success requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow up and provide timely status updates on assigned initiatives.

Why join WRM and affiliated companies?

  • Competitive Hourly Pay: Market-based pay with annual performance reviews and pay increase based on company and individual performance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from one of three medical plans, based on your needs, dental, and vision coverage; along with 401(k) with 5% company match
  • Career Growth: Training programs and advancement opportunities in wastewater operations and environmental services
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy accrues from day 1, floating and company paid holidays.
  • Additional Perks: Company-paid life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more
  • Supportive Leadership: Leadership that values safety, professionalism and growth

Essential Job Functions

  • Assisting the Market Manager and leadership team with delegating tasks
  • Greeting and assisting visitors in a professional manner
  • Answering phones, transferring calls, taking messages, and routing inquiries to the correct department
  • Collecting, organizing, scanning, and distributing documents to appropriate departments
  • Researching missing or incomplete manifests and providing timely responses
  • Addressing customer concerns and questions with accuracy and professionalism
  • Stamping and processing third-party manifests upon receipt
  • Collecting data from Driver’s Daily Route sheets and entering mileage into spreadsheets
  • Preparing and managing manifests from the previous day (stamping, signing, dating, separating, scanning, filing, and mailing to the City when required)
  • Ensuring permitting processes are completed accurately and on time
  • Supporting special projects and performing other duties as assigned

What You Need

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred with 3 years of administrative office experience (or equivalent education/experience)
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) required
  • Experience in the transportation/dispatch industry preferred
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a drive to deliver superior customer service
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative without constant direction
  • Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and make effective business decisions
  • Skilled in problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Physical Requirements

The role is primarily sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional physical activity may include lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing as needed to complete office tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WRM is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred with a minimum of 3 years of administrative office management experience, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
  • Bi-lingual and fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Transportation/dispatch industry experience is preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, to include MS Word Excel.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a high drive to provide superior customer service.
  • Highly motivated and ability to take initiative without being directed.
  • Ability to use sound judgement in making good decisions on behalf of the business.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Equal Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer; committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

WRM complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/Employees to perform essential functions.

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