Driver Recruiter

This role is crucial for managing the recruitment process for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders, primarily from an office or remote location. The Inside CDL Driver Recruiter identifies, screens, interviews, and hires qualified CDL drivers to meet staffing needs, ensuring a skilled and dependable workforce vital to the transportation and logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 10thStreet ATS, online databases, and referrals to source potential CDL drivers.
• Initiate contact with candidates through phone calls, emails, and other communication methods to assess interest and qualifications.
• Provide information, build rapport, and influence potential drivers to join Stevens Transport Inc.
• Review DOT, state, local, and company requirements to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and compliance with CDL requirements.
• Interview pre-qualified candidates according to minimum hiring requirements of Stevens Transport and DOT.
• Conduct in-depth phone interviews to evaluate candidates' driving skills, work history, and alignment with company standards.
• Ensure candidates meet hiring criteria and regulatory requirements by verifying driving records, criminal records, and employment history.
• Maintain accurate records of candidate documentation and information.
• Coordinate and conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates' practical decision-making skills, professionalism, and commitment to safety.
• Administer relevant tests or assessments to evaluate candidates' abilities.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify the most suitable candidates for available CDL driver positions.
• Extend job offers to selected candidates and negotiate compensation packages as needed.
• Assist in coordinating the onboarding process for new CDL drivers, including orientation, training, and compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Schedule and confirm new hires for orientation and training.
• Generate and maintain accurate recruitment-related reports, including metrics on candidate sourcing, interviews, and hiring outcomes.
• Utilize recruitment software and databases to manage candidate data efficiently.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports as needed by management.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with current and potential CDL drivers to build a strong talent network.
• Attend industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to promote the company and attract talent.
• Maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm their level of interest throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure constant communication with applicants throughout the recruiting lifecycle, including informing them of application status, requesting additional information, verifying questionable results, and advising them of approval or denial.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment software, and related tools.
• Strong computer and typing skills in a Windows environment, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to handle high volumes of inbound and outbound calls and email.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Ability to provide valuable and timely customer service to candidates, hiring managers, and senior-level management.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Capable of thriving as a team player but also driven by autonomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of CDL requirements, FMCSA regulations, and industry standards.
• Previous experience in recruitment, particularly in CDL driver recruitment or a related role within the transportation or logistics industry.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate candidate documentation.
• Exceptional communication—strong oral, written, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills.
• Experience with TenStreet ATS.

Skills

• Cold calling
• Candidate screening
• Lead generation
• Interviewing
• Pipeline management
• Strategic thinking
• Professional communication
• Time management
• Documentation
• Detail-oriented
• Problem solving

Physical Demands

• Ability to talk and hear.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

Hourly pay + Bonus structure

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm