Trailer Driver & Appliance Loader

Job Title:

Trailer Driver & Appliance Loader

Job Location:

Lake Charles, LA

Job Category:

Transportation

Category: Transportation / Operations
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Matt’s Appliances is looking for a responsible, reliable, and experienced Truck and Trailer Supervisor to join our growing team.

This position is responsible for safely transporting appliances, equipment, and materials between company locations and other assigned destinations. The Truck and Trailer Supervisor will operate their assigned truck and trailer while also helping coordinate and supervise other truck/trailer drivers, helpers, equipment, and daily transportation operations.

The ideal candidate has experience driving with a trailer, understands safe loading and unloading practices, can lead a small team, and is comfortable with heavy lifting and hands-on work. This role requires strong communication, a clean driving record, and the ability to work well with supervisors, team members, and customers when needed.

Matt’s Appliances is a rapidly growing company with expanding facilities throughout the surrounding areas. We are focused on building long-term careers, creating a positive work environment, and helping our employees grow personally and professionally. We are looking for someone who is ready to take ownership, lead by example, and help move the company to the next level.

Must currently have or have previously held a Class A driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a truck and trailer to company locations and assigned destinations.

• Load, secure, transport, and unload appliances, equipment, and materials.

• Supervise and coordinate other truck and trailer drivers as needed.

• Oversee daily transportation equipment, trailers, tools, and related operations.

• Work with a helper during loading and unloading.

• Use dollies, straps, ramps, lift gates, and other equipment safely and properly.

• Perform heavy lifting and assist with moving appliances and equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained truck and trailer.

• Inspect vehicles, trailers, straps, dollies, and equipment before use.

• Communicate clearly with supervisors, drivers, helpers, and other team members.

• Follow assigned tasks, routes, schedules, and safety procedures.

• Report vehicle, trailer, equipment, or safety concerns promptly.

• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive attitude within the transportation team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

• Must have or have previously had a Class A driver’s license.

• Minimum of 2 years of truck/trailer driving experience preferred.

• Experience loading, securing, and transporting heavy equipment or appliances preferred.

• Basic knowledge of equipment, tools, straps, dollies, and safe loading practices.

• Ability to lift at least 100 pounds.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded.

• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.

• Friendly, patient, and able to work well with others.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving of heavy appliances and equipment.

• Ability to lift 100 pounds with assistance or proper equipment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and move throughout the workday.

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions as needed.

• Comfortable using dollies, straps, ramps, and trailer equipment.

Benefits and Perks

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Paid Time Off.

• 401(k).

• Positive and supportive work environment.

• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company.

• Hands-on leadership role with room for long-term advancement.

Description:

Introduction:

This person will have his own trailer and truck, while also provide supervision and coordinate the other truck and trailer driver along with oversee all equipment and operations for that division.  

We are seeking a responsible and reliable Truck Driver to provide equipment loading and transportation to our facilities. The Trailer Driver will be responsible for safely driving and loading equipment to other destinations, driver will have a helper with him that will assist in the loading unloading process. The successful candidate will have a clean driving record and a friendly and patient personality able to work well with others.  We are a rapidly growing company with facilities expanding in the surrounding areas.  Our main focus is building careers for individuals by also offering a great work environment and atmosphere to excel in. We strive on integrity and personal growth from every employee in our company. One very important area is providing our staff the best opportunity to grow and excel in every aspect of their life.  We want to build a great team to take us into the future. This company is looking for individuals that are ready to grow and build with an amazing opportunity to get to the NEXT LEVEL!  Must have or previously had a class A driver's license.

Responsibilities:

• Safely drive equipment to destinations

• Provide excellent work ethic and teamwork with loading equipment

• Maintain a clean and well-maintained vehicle.

• requires using a dolly and lots of heavy lifting of equipment.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members to follow up with assigned task

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Minimum of 2 years of driving trailer experience

• Knowledge of Equipment and some tools

• Ability to lift up at least 100 pounds

Perks:

• Carrer advancement opportunities 

• Paid Time Off.
  401k 

• Positive and supportive work environment