Driver Recruiter

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for applicants directed to J.B. Hunt. The role focuses on outward-focused recruiting, including soliciting and screening potential drivers for all divisions, and selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls.
• Engage driver leads from computer databases and internet resources through cold calling, email, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other tools as needed.
• Maintain contact and track leads, applicants, and candidates for current and future opportunities using a dashboard to direct workflow.
• Assist onboarding and background teams in gathering necessary items from drivers to expedite the hiring process and address issues within the process.
• Pre-qualify applicants based on J.B. Hunt and DOT minimum hiring requirements; guide applicants through pre-qualification and the application process.
• Explain J.B. Hunt’s pay, benefits, and current openings to potential drivers.
• Compare a driver’s qualifications to the requirements of open positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm their level of interest throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recruiting, customer service, or sales experience, or a suitable combination of education and training.
• Preferred experience in one or more of the following: sales, customer experience, recruiting, transportation/logistics, call center, or related fields.

Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time effectively and make time-sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals.
• Strong verbal communication skills, particularly over the phone.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and handle rejection effectively.
• Experience in sales or the ability to manage rejection.
• Proficiency in using computers in a workplace setting, including learning new systems and multitasking (e.g., data input during phone conversations).

Pay

This role offers a competitive and performance-based pay structure. While individual earnings vary based on performance, the average annual W-2 earnings for this role are approximately $86,000. This position may also be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volumes, in accordance with the Company’s bonus and incentive plans.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time).
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Six paid holidays annually.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.