Driver Qualifications Coordinator

Mercer Transportation • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Driver Qualifications Coordinator within our compliance team, you’ll support Mercer’s recruiting and safety efforts by managing driver qualification files, verifying documentation, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Your work ensures our contractors meet Department of Transportation requirements from day one—and stay in good standing throughout their time with Mercer.

Requirements

• Highly organized and detail-focused
• Comfortable handling confidential documents
• Strong communicator—able to speak and write professionally with drivers and internal teams
• Tech-savvy and adaptable to changing systems and processes
• High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in transportation, safety/compliance, or administrative support is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare recruiting files for prospective contractor-drivers
• Perform past employer reference checks
• Request Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) according to state-specific procedures
• Track and update applicant status in internal systems
• Report driver terminations and update records
• Assist in organizing and filing documentation in Driver Qualification (DQ) files
• Purge outdated or unnecessary documents from DQ files as needed

Benefits

• Mercer pays over $7,500/year toward your health insurance
• Pay as little as $0/month for Employee-Only health insurance coverage by qualifying for our Wellness Rate
• Earn up to $300/year in gift cards through wellness incentives
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-paid: Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional benefits: Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED