Driver Recruiter

Summary

The Driver Recruiter will recruit, qualify, and sign-on over-the-road truck
drivers in accordance with company and department staffing, quality, and safety
goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruits truck drivers following company standard procedures and proven
retention criteria to hire the best possible talent.
Reviews applications/leads received through third party channels,
evaluating each against driver hiring criteria.
Makes contact with applicants that meet criteria via telephone or email
within 24 hours of receipt.
Explains the different programs available to determine the best ATS
Driver program fit.
Qualifies applicants in accordance with established hiring guidelines.
Completes the application processes for both Independent Contractor and
Company Driver candidates in computer systems.
Passes applications to Operations Driver Support & Safety Coordinators
to review and pre-approve applicants to allow for orientation scheduling.
Makes hiring decision and schedules orientation accordingly.
Initiates the sign-on/new-hire process by monitoring the status of all
applications, maintaining contact with applicants, and immediately notifying
cleared applicants of their approval to ensure timely scheduling for ATS
orientation classes.
Schedules applicants to driver orientation based on division and
programs pre-approved for and completes all "Pre-Orientation" requirements
in scheduling.
Answers questions and assists with Safety and Operations in resolution
of problems that arise during sign-on process.
Meets monthly hiring goals as assigned by the Recruiting Department
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Must have experience in prospecting, lead generation, and meeting quotas.
2-5 years of industry experience preferred but not required
Must have general knowledge of U.S. geography and basic map-reading.
Must have excellent phone etiquette, general clerical and organizational
skills.
Must have the ability to operate basic office machines include telephone,
10-key, and personal computer.
Must be an energetic, driven, persuasive, creative, detail-oriented, team
player with strong written and verbal communication, and customer service
skills.

Competencies

Self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently.
Team player, amenable to a variety of work projects.
Analytical with the ability to apply data.
Proficient in responding to internal and external customer situations,
responding to customer needs as required.
Think creatively and provide creative contributions to projects.
Must be able to demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS corporate values
and the success of all staff.