Driver Recruiting Coordinator

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position supports driver recruiting efforts through high-volume cold calling and lead generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume outbound cold calling in a fast-paced, call center environment to generate driver interest and maintain a consistent pipeline of candidates
• Manage inbound inquiries to efficiently convert leads into active candidates
• Consistently follow up with leads through calls, text (SMS), and email to sustain engagement
• Work daily call queues and dialing systems to meet defined activity and conversion goals
• Sources and engages leads from internal databases, internet resources, and targeted recruiting campaigns
• Evaluate and pre-qualify driver candidates based on J.B. Hunt and DOT requirements
• Clearly communicate compensation, benefits, and available opportunities to prospective drivers
• Guide candidates through the application and pre-qualification process, creating a smooth and timely experience
• Partner with the core Recruiting team by providing clear, detailed hand-offs of qualified candidates to support final hiring and onboarding; cross-train to support other CDP functions, including assisting the Onboarding team as needed during peak call times
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, outreach activities, and candidate status within designated systems
• Build rapport quickly and overcome objections to maintain candidate momentum

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: The expected pay for this position is $18.50 per hour. High School Diploma/GED and demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Comfortable with high-volume cold calling and phone-based work
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to work with minimal direction
• Able to quickly pivot messaging based on market conditions, candidate objections, and specific hiring needs
• Able to remain committed to completing objectives by sustaining effort and follow-through despite setbacks

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of experience in recruiting, sales, customer service, call center environment, and/or military equivalent
• Experience with cold calling, outbound sales, or high-volume outreach strongly preferred

Compensation Factors

The pay for this position is $18.50 per hour. Other factors that may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to date:
• Medical benefit
• Dental benefit
• Vision benefit
• 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

Education

• GED (Required)
• High School (Required)

Work Experience

• Customer Service/Account Manager
• Driver Recruiting
• Recruiting
• Sales