Primary Function
The Corporate Intern will support daily construction service operations and contribute to ongoing projects that advance business goals. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to corporate functions. The intern will collaborate with service team members, assist with administrative tasks, monitor e-mails, phone calls, and messages from all Construction branches to support the daily operations of the Service Departments. Set procedures will be incorporated to provide Standardized Processes for all branches.
Essential Duties
General Responsibilities
Assist with departmental projects, reports, and documentation
Conduct research, gather data, and prepare summaries or presentations
Support internal/external communications, scheduling, and coordination of team activities
Maintain accurate files, records, and databases as required
Participate in team meetings and project reviews
Collaborate with team/s to support business unit initiatives
Follow company policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality standards
Support documentation of technical processes and asset tracking
Construction Service
Open, maintain and close work orders for Service Operations. Review and verify the following information:
Customer account
Component codes
Warranty status
PM
Standard Jobs
Service Letters
Contract / TM&R
Credit Check
Technical Information
SOS history
Transfers of parts/labor
Outside purchases
Documentation in WebXtender
Time Accuracy
Codes, approves and receive purchase orders. Reviews outside purchases to work orders and PM’s. Maintains files.
Process CAT Access invoices
Closely monitor machine work orders and contacts service department with any modifications that are needed
Code vendor invoices for payment
Handle some customer credit and journal entries
Preparation of reports and memos
Coordinate work order information for Warranty Department
Travel to branch locations
Logs time on computer
Updates computer records for vacation/sick/personal business leave on Ceridian Time Pro
Receives and distributes mail
Transmits information via facsimile, personal messenger, email, etc.
Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate personnel. Ensures excellent customer relations by resolving telephone or direct request, issues or concerns
Assists Manager and others with projects as needed
Minimum Requirements
Education
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business
Work Experience
Two years working experience in a similar administrative related position. Prefer general knowledge of Caterpillar equipment
Physical
Must be able to clearly communicate to others, especially in group facilitating and in writing. Must be able to use a PC for long periods.
Other
Must have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Good verbal and composition skills.
Accounting knowledge.
Computer literate.
Technical aptitude.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modifications to this job require Human Resources approval.