Driver Recruiter

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Colerain Township, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Recruiter sources, recruits, screens, and hires qualified commercial drivers to meet operational staffing needs. The role focuses on attracting and hiring CDL drivers, non-CDL drivers, and driver trainees while providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring compliance with hiring requirements. The recruiter partners with operations leadership to understand workforce needs, reduce vacancies, and improve driver retention, and is expected to model the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position is office-based, with travel to operating locations, job fairs, CDL schools, and recruiting events. It involves frequent phone and computer use and may require flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The role does not manage employees.

Requirements

Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Understanding of CDL classifications, endorsements, and DOT requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and operational leaders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies.
Ability to travel independently up to 30% to Rumpke operating locations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Rarely lift or carry up to 20 pounds; rarely work outside in changing temperatures or wet/humid conditions; frequently sit; occasionally stand or walk.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of recruiting or sourcing experience.
Experience recruiting CDL drivers or transportation personnel.
Experience in high-volume recruiting environments.
Associate degree in human resources, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting for CDL, non-CDL, and driver trainee positions.
Source candidates through job boards and platforms, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and networking; proactively contact passive candidates and maintain talent pipelines.
Attend hiring events, job fairs, CDL schools, and community recruiting events.
Conduct phone screens to assess qualifications, experience, availability, and interest.
Verify CDL requirements, endorsements, driving experience, and employment history; assess candidates for cultural fit and alignment with company values.
Present qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and operations leaders, and manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
Maintain accurate and compliant applicant tracking system records.
Partner with compliance and onboarding teams to support timely pre-employment screening, hiring, and onboarding.
Monitor hiring progress and proactively address bottlenecks.
Meet regularly with district, operations, and fleet leadership to review staffing needs.
Monitor driver staffing levels, turnover trends, and upcoming workforce requirements; provide market intelligence about compensation, competition, and recruiting trends.
Advise managers on recruiting best practices and candidate selection.
Track and report recruiting activity to operational and senior leadership.