Driver Recruiter - Norman, OK

POSITION SUMMARY

Driver Recruiters seek out, interview, and screen applicants to fill existing and future job openings. They also promote career opportunities within our organization while meeting pre-determined company expectations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain relationships with the Driver Recruiting Department.

• Interview applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills.

• Maintain current knowledge of EEO, ADA, and DOT requirements.

• Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria

• Contact applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection.

• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations.

• Screen and refer applicants to hiring personnel in the organization, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

• Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures.

• Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to company guidelines and regulations.

• Hire applicants and authorize paperwork assign them to positions.

• Conduct reference and background checks on applicants.

• Evaluate recruitment and selection criteria to ensure conformance to processions, statistical, and testing standards and recommending revision as needed.

• Address civic and social groups and attend conferences to disseminate information concerning possible job openings and career opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; required

Experience:

• 1+ years in transportation or related industry; preferred
• 1+ years in a recruiting or related position; preferred

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; preferred

• AS400 experience; a plus

• Driver Reach experience; a plus

• Ability to learn and use proprietary software; a plus

Essential Skills:

• Ability to professionally work with a diverse group of internal and external individuals.

• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to details and recording keeping is detail oriented.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Knowledge of Transportation Industry.

• Proactive mindset and strong personal accountability.

• Must be bilingual speaking both English and Spanish

• Ability to handle high stress, fast paced environment.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance after 60 days

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness options

• 401(k) & Roth IRA

• Immediate Accrued Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Holiday Pay

• Sick Pay

• Onsite WELcare Clinic

• Onsite Chiropractic Clinic

• Onsite Fitness Center and WELness Coach

The family feel is real!

We've built an entire trucking family based on our core values put people first, explore possibilities, lead the way, and in it together. It's a culture that starts with family ownership and reaches across WEL Companies, from new truck drivers to warehouse workers to shop tractor and trailer technicians to office staff. We then elevate that positive base that enhance lifestyles and drive loyalty from top to bottom.

Culture YOU belong here

Communication. Relationships. Accessibility. When your part of the WEL Companies team, you're treated like family. Many trucking companies do a decent job with logistics, technology, and compensation. We can do all that, and more because the value of a positive, supportive open-door culture is priceless.

About WEL Companies, Inc.

In 1975 Wally Tielens and his son, Bruce had a simple vision for a family business that quickly grew into an industry leading refrigerated trucking business. What began as a two-truck business soon blossomed into more than 400 trucks and 700 trailers that provide award winning nationwide service to some of the largest companies in the food, beverage, and dairy industries.

• Certified for ELDT training with the FMCSA in Wisconsin and Florida

• SmartWay Transport Partner & Recognized by The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Ranked in the top 15 of Fueloyal.com Top 25 Refrigerated Companies

• Home to 62 members of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Presidents Safe Drivers Club

• Top 250 Fleets in America Commercial Carrier Journal

• 2022 Premier Carrier FourKites

• Tyson Foods 2022 Premier Carrier of the Year

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.