Driver - Shop Technician

DeepOcean has an exciting opportunity for a Driver - Shop Technician to join our team on a full-time basis located in Houston, TX.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Driver / Shop Technician is responsible for the safe transportation, maintenance, preparation, organization, and tracking of company tooling and equipment while providing hands-on support to shop, warehouse, field, and project operations.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport tools, equipment, materials, and personnel between company facilities, job sites, vendors, and other locations.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload tooling and equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and DOT requirements.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles, trailers, tools, and shop equipment.
• Assist with the receipt, inspection, organization, storage, and distribution of tooling and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure tools and equipment are properly identified, tracked, and returned after use.
• Prepare, clean, inspect, and organize tools and equipment for upcoming projects and field operations.
• Assist technicians and field personnel with tooling requirements, including staging, packaging, mobilization, and demobilization of equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical, fabrication, repair, maintenance, and shop duties as needed.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, cranes, or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe tooling shop, yard, warehouse, and vehicle areas.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers, containers, and offshore/project equipment.
• Coordinate with operations, project teams, mechanics, and field personnel to ensure tooling is available when and where needed.
• Identify damaged, missing, or defective tools and equipment and report issues to management.
• Maintain required driving, vehicle, inspection, maintenance, and tooling documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support company operations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record (CDL preferred but not required).
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in driving, equipment handling, or mechanical work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical labor in various environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical skills.
• Forklift certification or experience is a plus.