Driver Recruiter

Responsibilities

• Act as Professional Driver Hiring Manager for Customer Service Center.
• Field recruiting calls and align driver recruiting efforts with company freight movement.
• Review applications of prospective hires in Tenstreet and determine applicant qualifications.
• Process applications for new hires and rehires as needed.
• Conduct personal interviews daily with prospective candidates.
• Complete background checks, including PSP and MVR reports.
• Assist with onboarding new drivers weekly and pair them with CSTs.
• Track CST and new hire training processes.
• Attend monthly Safety Meetings to establish relationships with UPT drivers.
• Travel to various locations (racks, loading terminals, fuel stops) for recruiting efforts as needed.
• Assist in field recruiting events such as job fairs and local hiring events.
• Work with the Recruiting Department to keep ads and marketing up to date.
• Ensure driver census for CSC meets budgeted forecast.
• Assist Recruiting Department with monthly AFH Report and Fleet Report.
• Manage retention efforts for CSC, including operating a monthly budget for retention and driver relations events (e.g., cookouts, holiday events, terminal décor, driver recognition).
• Work with Communications and Marketing Manager to promote CSC drivers in Tank Talk, social media, and Alert Media.
• Promote safety as a core value of the company.
• Maintain driver lounge organization and update it with company directives and communications.
• Ensure driver facilities have ice, water, and coffee available.
• Carry out duties assigned by the VP of Operations as required.
• Assist Recruiting and Human Resources Department occasionally.

Requirements

• College degree preferred.
• One to three years of experience in transportation industry recruiting.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional demeanor.
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to work well with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Ability to react productively to change and handle essential tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams).
• Able and willing to continue professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time, walking, finger dexterity, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual activity.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Working Conditions

• Requires travel of up to 15% of the time.
• Normal office environment.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.