Description
Reporting to the Lead Recruiter, as a key member of the Internal Fleet Team, the Recruiter will make cold calls, follow up on existing leads and utilize search engines to locate potential drivers and inform them of the exceptional benefits and competitive driver wages we have to offer our employees. You will also pre-screen these applicants to ensure they meet DOT and company standards. The ideal recruiter is comfortable using social media platforms in their recruiting efforts. A driver recruiter will work side by side with HR, Operations, and other support teams to continually evaluate systems, processes, branding, and other touch points that directly affect driver recruiting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Locate potential drivers who meet DOT and company standards.
- Pre-screen potential applicants by terminal
- Conduct phone and face-to-face interviews with prospective drivers if possible.
- Inform applicants about our operations and the benefits we offer.
- Schedule interviews with potential candidates in coordination with the local operations teams
- Work with Operations and HR to move candidates through the background process.
- Schedule driver orientations and onboarding
- Utilize social media platforms and other search engines to generate leads and build a pipeline of drivers.
- Develop and oversee recruiting or referral programs.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Able to travel within all markets within the U.S.
- It is important to have transportation/ supply chain industry experience so you can properly explain how the position works to drivers and provide an overview of the internal fleet.
- A proven record of successful recruiting and retention with creative approaches to recruiting drivers.
- Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Fuel Driver position
- Bachelor's degree in human resources preferred.
- Create tracking and reporting on all activities related to hiring and staffing.
- Trucking or transportation experience a plus
- Effective communication skills
- Strong computer skills
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includes:
- Ability to communicate to and with managers, candidates, and other stakeholders in a manner consistent with business needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, interruptions, and stressful situations.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time and operate a computer keyboard for data entry.
- Ability to position self to maintain work space and files including under the desk.
- Ability to observe computer screens accurately for data entry, use fax machines and copiers, and exchange information accurately for support via telephone communications.
- Ability to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms.
Nothing in this job description limits management's ability to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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