Tooling & Equipment Driver + Shop Technician

DeepOcean US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DeepOcean US in Houston, TX is seeking a Driver - Shop Technician to safely transport, maintain, and prepare tooling and equipment across facilities and field operations. The role supports shop, warehouse, field and project operations with hands-on maintenance and inventory control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, 1-2 years driving/mechanical experience, and forklift certification is a plus. You must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in varying environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles to transport tools, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload tooling and equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventative maintenance on vehicles, trailers, tools, and shop equipment.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Driving

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL preferred but not required

Tools

Forklift

Job description

DeepOcean US in Houston, TX is seeking a Driver - Shop Technician to safely transport, maintain, and prepare tooling and equipment across facilities and field operations. The role supports shop, warehouse, field and project operations with hands-on maintenance and inventory control.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, 1-2 years driving/mechanical experience, and forklift certification is a plus. You must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in varying environments.