What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Assistant position at Gulf Island?
Description
Main Purpose:
The Transportation Assistant provides administrative support to the Transportation Manager and facilitates the efficient operation of the transportation department. This position reports directly to the Transportation Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Plan transportation logistics for crew mobes, training, and urgent, time-sensitive deliveries
- Assist Transportation Manager with any assigned tasks
- Assist in transportation services occasionally, including but not limited to driving the company van to pick up personnel, equipment, etc.
- Utilize Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel to help with tracking logistics
- Take calls after normal working hours
- Work late if needed to complete assigned task
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Benefits Offered:
- Earned Wage Access
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Safety Awards
- Company Store
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle
- Must be able to lift and/or move 15 pounds at times
Job Requirements:
- 2 years of oil and gas industry experience in logistics, warehouse logistics, or transportation logistics
- Must be local to Broussard, LA
- Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass motor vehicle records (MVR) check
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Problem-solving skills
- Willing to take calls after normal working hours
- Willing to work late if needed to complete assigned task
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Must be able to pass background check
Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:
- Chauffeur license
- Highschool diploma or GED
- Office Assistant experience
Tools, Equipment, and Technology:
- Office equipment
Environmental Conditions:
Most of the work is done in an office environment.
Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.