Driver Recruiter

State/Province:

Arkansas

City:

Lowell

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for those who apply and are directed to J.B. Hunt. Incumbent is also responsible for outward focused recruiting including sourcing, soliciting, and screening potential drivers for all divisions. Responsible for selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls
• Engaging driver leads from computer databases and internet resources by cold calling, e-mail, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems/tools as needed
• Maintain contact and track leads, applicants and candidates for current and future opportunities
• Assist OBC and BVS with gathering necessary items from driver to expediate the hiring process; address other issues/problems within the process
• Pre-qualify applicants based on minimum hiring requirements of J.B. Hunt and DOT; guide applicants through the pre-qualification and application process Explain J.B. Hunt’s pay, benefits, and current opening to potential drivers
• Compare a driver’s qualifications to the requirements of open positions
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm level of interest throughout the hiring process

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years combination of education, experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to make time-sensitive decisions
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic time management skills
• Experience in a customer service position
• Experience in a sales position
• Proficient active listening skills
• Self-motivated.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver Recruiting, Sales

Job Opening ID:

00459185 Driver Recruiter (Evergreen) (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”