Owner-Operator Recruiter

TITLE:Owner-Operator Recruiter

REPORTS TO: Executive VP/General Manager

JOB PURPOSE: Establish, implement and manage the company’s driver and owner-operator Recruiting Department. Develop and create an environment to secure drivers and owner-operator capacity in order to meet company goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a strategic departmental business plan to achieve driver and owner-operator recruiting and retention goals and objectives.
• Secure and review work history reports, MVR’s, DAC, Criminal background and Medical information from applicants and perform verification as required by company guidelines and DOT regulations.
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective driver and owner-operator applicants.
• Measure and track results of recruiting applicants, including: Phone calls/applications received, drivers secured/lost (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Respond to all requests from potential driver and owner-operators in a timely manner.
• Communicate the Company’s expectations, opportunity, and benefits to prospective driver and owner-operator applicants.
• Proactively source and identify drivers and owner-operators by attending recruiting events, trade shows, job fairs, truck stops, driving schools and networking.
• Develop multi-media advertising, campaigns and marketing materials and develop creative methods to attract capacity.
• Monitor industry methods of recruiting and retention and collect intelligence on competitors.

EDUCATION:

• Two to four year College Degree preferred
• Two years or more recruiting drivers and/or owner-operators
• Familiar with DOT and FMCSR

KEY SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing, motivating and training employees.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail with a strong work ethic and a team player.

To apply, please email [email protected].