Driver Recruitment Specialist

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The Driver Recruiter position will be responsible for recruiting qualified driver candidates for OTR, Local and Dedicated Carriers.

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Qualifications and Key Skills:

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(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills or ability required for this position)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a transportation environment.

• Knowledge of DAC/USIS/ HireRight, and/or TenStreet.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook computer programs required.

• Extensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations for driver hiring and qualifying required.

• Extensive knowledge in Social Media marketing and advertising for CDL drivers.

• Knowledge of McLeod Software preferred.

• Proven track record in driver recruiting.

• A high level of organizational and follow up skills.

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Position Responsibilities:

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• Execute traditional and creative recruiting strategies that attract the ideal candidates.

• Establish immediate rapport with potential driving associates by seeking to understand their career goals and interests.

• Responsible for screening, recruiting, telephone interviewing, qualifying and selecting applicants for driver positions.

• Review driver candidate applications for job fit and compliance and conduct telephone interviews to evaluate skills for potential placement.

• Ensure positive candidate experience through customer service, timely communication; respond effectively to the needs.

• Responsible for budgeting for adequate market and advertising.

• Be knowledgeable in all areas of the hiring policies and processes to be able to communicate to potential driver candidate.

• Support business planning in building truck and driver capacity and culture among the Simon Transport driver teams; collaborate with other business units to implement best practices.