Driver Recruiter
Location
Shelbyville, TN
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 0800 - 1700
Primary Function
Recruit, screen, and assist with the hiring and onboarding experienced professional drivers for our company trucking fleet. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of activities in support of the recruiting department. Maintains, processes, reviews, and compiles a variety of confidential and sensitive electronic and hard copy reports, records, timelines, tables, and correspondence that requires tact, accuracy, and discretion in handling. Primary contacts are within the recruiting department and with professional driver applicants with occasional contact with management and representatives of outside organizations.
Description
- Conduct preliminary screening of applications and inquiries to ensure applicants meet hiring criteria.
- Contact and recruit applicants within 4-8 hours of receiving application.
- Provide applicants with information regarding Big G Express, its programs, pay and benefits.
- Run background reports to qualify professional truck drivers for company trucking fleet.
- Schedule and confirm qualified drivers for Orientation class.
- Enter new driver data into company computer systems.
- Retention of company professional drivers.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Complete reports as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities.
- Ability to identify issues and solve routine problems.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Highly motivated.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong focus on customer service.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, heavy phone environment is essential.
- Proficiency in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.
- AS400
- Tenstreet
Education Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associate degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a field related to specialized functional area required.
- Previous sales experience, preferably on the phone or in a call center environment, is desirable.
- Previous recruiting and customer service experience is desired.
EOE
Big G Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its workforce. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions and duties. Other duties besides those listed here may be essential. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.