Driver Recruiter

Quantix SCS LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Driver Recruiter sources, screens, and hires qualified company drivers and owner operators for liquid and dry bulk transportation operations. The role partners with terminal and hiring managers to meet fleet needs and support customer demands. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, results-driven, and interested in recruiting and building relationships in the transportation industry. The recruiter works with internal teams and applicants to support hiring and onboarding, communicates recruiting progress to managers and leadership, and maintains accurate candidate records. The role is responsible for conducting hiring activities in accordance with company policies, DOT regulations, and employment laws.

Requirements

Experience recruiting CDL drivers or in transportation recruiting.
Working knowledge of DOT regulations and hiring compliance requirements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.
Strong phone presence and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to talk and hear as required for job duties.
Frequent sitting and use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and operate a keyboard.
Occasional standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Close vision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Tenstreet.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed monthly hiring goals by recruiting company drivers and owner operators.
Make consistent outreach attempts to applicants and document each contact and application status.
Partner with terminal managers to align recruitment efforts with local fleet needs and customer demand.
Use the company hiring matrix and DOT standards to qualify driver applicants.
Order and review Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) and Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports, and verify 10 years of employment history.
Schedule and monitor pre-employment drug screens and DOT physicals.
Coordinate and schedule driver orientation and onboarding sessions.
Collaborate with Safety, Onboarding, and the Independent Contractor team to streamline hiring and onboarding.
Provide timely updates to terminal managers and leadership on recruiting status and hiring progress.
Respond to applicant inquiries and maintain communication throughout recruiting and onboarding.
Ensure hiring practices comply with company policies, DOT regulations, and employment laws.
Maintain accurate and complete candidate records in the applicant tracking system.
Own recruiting targets, deliver on recruitment timelines, and address obstacles to hiring.
Anticipate hiring gaps and proactively source candidates to meet demand.
Use data and tools to improve recruiting processes and decision-making.
Create a positive candidate experience and build rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders.