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SUMMARY OF COMPANY

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and Boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining accurate and complete paperwork while ensuring a professional appearance for all company vehicles. The role involves the safe and efficient operation of company vehicles and warehouse forklifts.

Our drivers are essential members of the team, responsible for safely transporting equipment and materials, as well as assisting crews in the warehouse as needed. The ideal candidate must hold a valid CDL driver’s license.

Key responsibilities include performing daily vehicle inspections, securing loads, and safely operating a Flatbed 1500 truck with a 35-foot gooseneck trailer. Travel will primarily occur between Houston, Galveston, Channelview, and other nearby locations within the greater Houston area.

The position is based at our Houston headquarters, though most interviews will be conducted at our Channelview corporate office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a company vehicle to safely deliver products, service tools, and equipment to the job site.
• Loads vehicle safely and accurately.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the inside and outside of delivery vehicles.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor or fleet mechanic.
• Complete local pick-ups/transfers of material and internal company documents, as directed.
• Maintain close communication with Supervisor on status of daily activities and issues which may arise.
• Assist with planning and preparing daily schedule to facilitate efficient completion of duties.
• Complete daily travel logs/records.
• Distribute inter-company and local pick-up documents to appropriate personnel.
• Perform daily inspection of company vehicle and cargo for safety issues and legal requirements.
• Perform daily inspection of Tool Room/Warehouse Forklift.
• Assist tool room personnel (as directed).

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be proficient in English and be able to communicate effectively with others; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to multitask, learn quickly, and meet deadlines as needed. 
• Strong attention to detail, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction. 
• Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision, with a strong sense of urgency. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner. 
• Be detail-oriented, have steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions. 
• Ability to understand Company Quality Manual and procedures described and required.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done. 

In addition, Employees in this position must also be capable of: 

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters. 
• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, crawling, or sitting for long periods of time. 
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work. 
• Climbing stairs, and/or vertical ladders of varying heights. 
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights. 
• Lifting objects of minimum of 10lbs, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs, with frequent lifting and carrying. 
• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration. 
• Visually inspecting equipment and verifying information, often in small print. 
• Driving and/or operating heavy machinery safely and be alert and aware of surroundings at all times. 
• Applying sideways/upward/downward pressure to tighten and loosen hardware. 

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehousing and inventory control.
• Valid CDL Driver License with HAZMAT certification and ability to maintain a good driving record. 
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency and/or a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Demonstration of basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units to measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. 

Monday through Friday 6am to 4:30pm 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

BENEFITS  

• Competitive Salary. 
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life). 
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings. 
• Friendly Work Environment.  
• Paid-Time off/Holidays. 
• Career Path Opportunities

EEO Statement 

Southwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Southwest Shipyard, LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.  

Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard, LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard, LP.