Van Meter Inc. · 1 day ago
Contractor Field Services Operations Specialist
Urbandale, IA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVan Meter Inc. is a company dedicated to providing competitive advantages to its customers. The Contractor Field Services Operations Specialist role involves managing operational and administrative activities for the Contractor Field Services team, including billing, training coordination, and event organization.
ElectronicsEnergyHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage Traveler billing and customer invoicing
Represent Contractor Field Services team at Recruiting events
Establish a regular meeting cadence between leaders and their teams
Coordinate IN boarding for new team members and serve as primary training ambassador
Oversee training programs and development plans
Support relocation and housing arrangements for traveling workforce
Create and maintain resource, asset and people dashboards
Organize Celebration meetings and location-based events
Assist Contractor Field Services with travel arrangements
Provide sales support as needed
Develop and publish content for Van Meter Insider
Review invoices and assist with month-end closing processes
Manage miscellaneous administrative tasks
Coordinate safety compliance and training, including PPE, certifications, site orientations, and OSHA requirements
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with traveler roles and related workflows
Strong understanding of customers and site locations
Based in Urbandale, IA
Willingness to travel periodically (typically 1-5 days at a time, not weeks or months)
Technical skills in dashboard management, Eclipse, and VM Insider page
Strong focus on safety
Driver for continuous improvement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to understand, communicate and implement processes and procedures
Ability to lead by example with a positive work ethic and attitude
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and develop solutions
Ability to learn, grow and adapt to change
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Dedicated to creating lasting value for the organization
High School Diploma or GED required
Demonstrated computer skills
Ability to work a varied shift
Ability to travel as necessary
Preferred
Previous Traveling Construction Coordinator experience preferred
Previous distribution experience preferred
Electrical product knowledge is preferred
Knowledge of DOT compliance preferred
Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
Experience working with Power BI and Excel preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
Company paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off including holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company
Van Meter Inc.
Van Meter is a wholesale company specializing in automation, datacom, and power transmission products.
Founded in 1928
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Martina Schubert
Chief Information Officer
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