Driver Recruiter

Description

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified company drivers and owner operators for both liquid and dry bulk transportation operations. This role serves as a key partner to terminal and hiring managers, ensuring fleet needs are met and customer demands are supported. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and results-driven, with a passion for recruiting and building relationships within the transportation industry.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Meet or exceed monthly hiring goals by actively recruiting drivers for company and owner operator positions.
• Make consistent outreach attempts to all applicants, with thorough documentation of each contact and application status.
• Partner with terminal managers to align recruitment efforts with local fleet needs and customer demand.
• Leverage the company’s hiring matrix and DOT standards to qualify driver applicants.
• Order and review Motor Vehicle Records (MVR), Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports, and verify 10 years of employment history.
• Schedule and monitor pre-employment drug screens and DOT physicals.
• Coordinate and schedule driver orientation and onboarding sessions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate closely with internal departments such as Safety, Onboarding, and the IC (Independent Contractor) team to streamline hiring and onboarding.
• Provide clear and timely updates to terminal managers and leadership regarding recruiting status and hiring progress.
• Support applicant inquiries and maintain strong communication throughout the recruiting and onboarding process.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all hiring practices are compliant with company policies, DOT regulations, and employment laws.
• Maintain accurate and complete candidate records within the applicant tracking system.

Core Competencies

Morality & Integrity

• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical recruiting practices.
• Communicates transparently and promotes a respectful workplace.

Accountability & Ownership

• Owns recruiting targets and follows through on commitments.
• Takes responsibility for results and actively addresses obstacles.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Collaborates effectively across departments and hiring managers.
• Contributes to a supportive, solution-focused team environment.

Execution

• Delivers on recruitment timelines and meets hiring targets.
• Prioritizes effectively and adapts to changing business needs.

Influence

• Builds strong rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Communicates the company value proposition to attract top talent.

Connection & Belonging

• Creates a positive candidate experience and fosters engagement.
• Welcomes feedback and encourages continuous improvement.

Business Acumen

• Understands the impact of recruiting on operational performance.
• Aligns hiring strategies with terminal goals and capacity needs.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

• Anticipates hiring gaps and proactively sources to meet demand.
• Uses data and tools to improve processes and decision-making.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience recruiting CDL drivers or in Transportation Recruiting.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hiring compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Tenstreet preferred
• Strong phone presence and interpersonal communication skills.

Abilities Required

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.

While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.