Driver Recruiter

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as Professional Driver Hiring Manager for Customer Service Center.
• Field recruiting calls Assist in aligning driver recruiting efforts with the company freight movement.
• Review applications of prospective hires in Tenstreet and make determination if the applicant is qualified.
• Process applications for new hires and rehires as needed.
• Conduct personal interviews daily with prospective candidates.
• Complete background checks as well as pulling PSP and MVR reports.
• Assist with onboarding New Drivers weekly.
• Pair new drivers with CSTs.
• Track CST and new hire(s) training process.
• Attend monthly Safety Meetings to establish relationships with all UPT drivers.
• Travel to various locations for recruiting efforts as needed (racks, loading terminals, fuel stops)
• Assist in field recruiting events as needed such as Job Fairs and local Hiring Events.
• Work with 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 all retention efforts for CSC to include operating monthly budget for Retention and Driver Relations Events such as but not limited to: cookouts, holiday events, terminal décor, and 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.
• Keep driver lounge organized and up to date with company directives and communications.
• Ensure driver facilities have ice, water, and coffee available.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties assigned by the VP of Operations as required.
• Assists Recruiting and Human Resources Department occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Display professional demeanor.
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to work well with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules.
• Ability to react to change productively 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. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copier/printer/scanners.