Driver Recruiter
- Full-Time
- Phoenix, AZ
- Knight Transportation
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions Recruit, screen, interview and hire qualified Driver applicants to improve Driver retention and safety.
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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.
- 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