Bilingual Department Assistant

Bilingual Department Assistant – Keep Operations Moving and Teams Connected

Location: Essexville, MI

Pay Range: $19–$21/hour

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM (Must be able to work 5/10 schedule and occasional weekends as needed)

position Type: Full-Time, Contract

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Bilingual Department Assistant (Spanish/English) to support a large-scale construction project in Essexville, MI. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the driving force behind smooth daily operations—bridging communication between management and field teams, ensuring critical administrative tasks are handled efficiently, and keeping the project running seamlessly.

This position offers the chance to be part of a major construction effort, working on-site in a field office trailer. You’ll thrive if you’re detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable balancing office responsibilities in a dynamic field environment.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide vital administrative and bilingual support to project leadership and field employees. A typical day includes:

• Managing time entry for field craft payroll and verifying jobsite badge data.
• Processing correction paychecks and maintaining time-tracking logs.
• Entering apprentice information and assisting with new hire documentation.
• Supporting document control processes and maintaining organized records.
• Handling deliveries, office supply management, and general administrative tasks.
• Assisting with orientations for Spanish-speaking employees, including translating paperwork and helping with day-to-day communication.
• Setting up and coordinating meetings, trainings, and project events.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in both Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role—construction or field environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Reliable vehicle capable of driving on gravel roads to access the worksite (MVR check required).
• Ability to work full-time on-site and wear required work boots for jobsite safety.

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle or similar database systems.
• Prior experience supporting field operations or construction teams.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that matter. You’ll join a team that values integrity, reliability, and teamwork—where your contributions directly support the success of major industrial and infrastructure projects.

We offer:

• Competitive pay and overtime eligibility after 40 hours.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values bilingual communication and diversity.
• Opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic construction setting.
• Long-term career potential through performance and reliability.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a bilingual professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and enjoys supporting impactful projects, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help build the foundation for what’s next.

Pay Details: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Read Full Description