Job Summary:
Acts as an extension of senior management ensuring a positive customer experience while being the representative of senior management to others. Provides administrative support and performs numerous duties, including scheduling, writing correspondence, emailing, overseeing visitors, routing callers and answering questions and requests.
We are looking for a talented Administrative Associate to join our Distribution business in (San Leandro, CA).
100% Onsite
Will make an impact in the following ways:
• Anticipates the needs of senior management and manages their schedules
• Arranges and coordinates travel, including expense reports and visa/passport requirements
• Gathers, compiles, verifies, and analyzes information for use in memos, letters, reports, presentations, and news releases
• Facilitates smooth communication between senior management, coworkers, and external parties such as media, customers, vendors, and the public
• Maintains the security and confidentiality of management records and files
• Monitors, reviews, and approves standard expenditures to ensure activities are conducted within established budgets
• Performs tasks using independent judgment, including preparing documents and presentations, screening and responding to correspondence and calls, arranging meetings, and taking/distributing minutes
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Responsibilities
In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:
• Ability to anticipate the needs of senior management and manage schedules effectively
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and managing office coordination tasks
• Ability to work independently and use sound judgment
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental policies, and operational procedures throughout field service activities.
- Create, review, and manage estimates, work orders, and customer documentation within company service management systems.
- Coordinate daily scheduling and dispatching of field service technicians for Cummins maintenance and repairs.
- Review completed service documentation for accuracy, completeness, warranty compliance, and proper coding before invoicing or claim submission.
- Support warranty claim administration by collecting service data, repair details, and required documentation in accordance with Cummins procedures.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status updates, scheduling changes, estimated completion times, and follow-up actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, parts, and engineering teams to support comprehensive customer solutions across service operations.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Anticipate needs of senior management and manage schedules
- Arrange and coordinate travel, expense reports, and passport/visa requirements
- Prepare reports, memos, letters, presentations, and other correspondence
- Facilitate communication between senior management, coworkers, and external parties
- Maintain security and confidentiality of management records and files
- Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure budget compliance
- Use independent judgment to prepare documents, screen/respond to correspondence and calls, arrange meetings, and take/distribute minutes
- Serve as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental policies, and operational procedures during field service activities
- Create, review, and manage estimates, work orders, and customer documentation in service management systems
- Coordinate daily scheduling and dispatching of field service technicians for maintenance and repairs
- Review completed service documentation for accuracy, completeness, warranty compliance, and proper coding
- Support warranty claim administration by collecting service data and required documentation
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status and scheduling updates
- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, parts, and engineering teams
- High school diploma or equivalent (or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulations)
- May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
- Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
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