Driver Recruiter Details

Driver Recruiter

Knight Transportation - Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions Recruit, screen, interview and hire qualified Driver applicants to improve Driver retention and safety.

• 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.
• Practice integrity with each conversation in order to hire long-lasting driving associates.
• Understand and sell our company culture.
• Contact all new leads the day they are received using 3 methods of contact (Phone, Email, Text).
• Utilize computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter data, or process information, while ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed to the highest standard.
• Set specific commitments with each potential driving associate and follow up to make sure they are kept.
• Daily contact with drivers scheduled for DQP.
• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, pay, and specialty and dedicated opportunities.
• Read, review, and understand all reports (i.e. MVRs, DAC and background checks).
• Interview, gather, and analyze information skillfully to obtain a complete application and pre-qualify applicants.
• Use only the highest standards when hiring a potential driving associate.
• Maintain a relationship with both the Service Center and Clearing House to understand the specific qualities of driving associates we are searching for.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

• Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound judgement and problem solving skills. Thorough and detail oriented. Good listening skills. Self-motivated and good interpersonal skills. Constantly maintain a professional appearance.
• Education: Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Experience Required: 1+ year recruiting experience and/or outside sales experience required. Driver Recruiter - K