Driver / Operations Support Technician

Overview

Driver / Operations Support Technician Jobs in New Iberia at Southey Personnel Services

About The Role

The Driver / Operations Support Technician is responsible for the safe transportation of company personnel, equipment and materials while supporting the daily operational activities of the workshop, yard and stores. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient operation of the business by assisting across multiple operational departments when driving duties are not required. This position is ideal for an experienced professional who takes pride in driving as a career, enjoys working in a hands-on industrial environment, and is seeking a stable, long-term role as part of a growing operations team.

Key Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

• Safely transport company equipment, materials and personnel to customer sites, suppliers and other locations as required.

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any defects or maintenance requirements.

• Ensure company vehicles remain clean, roadworthy and compliant with applicable regulations.

• Load, secure and unload equipment and materials using safe handling practices.

• Assist with receiving, storing and issuing materials within the stores.

• Support workshop personnel with material handling, preparation of equipment and general operational activities.

• Assist with stock movements between the yard, workshop and warehouse.

• Maintain housekeeping standards within the yard, warehouse and operational areas.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment where authorized.

• Complete delivery documentation, vehicle inspection records and other logistics paperwork accurately.

• Assist with inventory counts, logistics activities and operational support as required.

• Comply with all Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

• Carry out any other reasonable operational duties assigned by management.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ professional driving experience, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, logistics or oil & gas environment.

• Experience towing trailers and transporting equipment would be advantageous.

• Experience operating forklifts or material handling equipment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Forklift certification would be advantageous.

Skills

The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:

• Good knowledge of safe driving practices and vehicle care.

• An intermediate knowledge of the MS Office suite, including Word and Outlook, would be advantageous.

• Good written communicator (email; WhatsApp).

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

• Willingness to support multiple operational departments as business requirements dictate.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in this country?
• What is the duration of your notice period as per your current contract?
• Could you please share your expected salary range for the position?
• (Transport)

Do you have experience safely transporting equipment, materials, and personnel to various customer and supplier sites?

• (Inspections)

Are you willing to perform and document daily vehicle inspections before starting your shift?

• (Compliance/Cleanliness)

Do you understand the regulatory requirements necessary to keep a company vehicle roadworthy and clean?

• (Loading/Securing)

Are you experienced in physically loading, securing, and unloading heavy materials using safe manual handling practices?

• (Stores)

Have you previously been responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing materials within a stores or warehouse environment?

• (Workshop Support)

Are you comfortable stepping away from driving duties to physically assist workshop personnel with equipment preparation?

• (Stock Movements)

Do you have prior experience organizing and executing stock movements between a yard, workshop, and warehouse?

• (Housekeeping)

Do you agree that maintaining strict housekeeping standards in operational areas is a critical part of your daily routine?

• (Forklift)

Do you currently hold a valid certification or license to operate a forklift or other material handling equipment?

• (Documentation)

Are you confident in your ability to accurately complete delivery logs, vehicle inspection records, and other logistics paperwork?

• (Inventory)

Have you previously participated in conducting physical inventory counts and general logistics support activities?

• (QHSE/Flexibility)

Are you committed to strictly complying with all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) procedures, including taking on other reasonable operational duties as assigned?

Work Location: In person

Title: Driver / Operations Support Technician

Company: Southey Personnel Services

Location: New Iberia