Driver Recruiting Coordinator

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Lowell, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under routine supervision, this position supports driver recruiting efforts through high-volume cold calling and lead generation. The incumbent will engage, pre-screen, and vet candidates for DOT compliance and equipment readiness, effectively establishing a high-quality, conversion-ready pool of candidates to transition to the core Recruiting team for final hiring execution. Success in this role is driven by call activity, persistence, and the ability to quickly build rapport while promoting J.B. Hunt opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums
• Comfortable with high-volume cold calling and phone-based work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• Ability to quickly pivot messaging based on market conditions, candidate objections, and specific hiring needs
• Ability to remain committed to completing objectives by sustaining effort and follow-through despite setbacks

Nice To Haves

• Up to 1 year of experience in recruiting, sales, customer service, call center environment, and/or military equivalent
• Ability to quickly build rapport and lead a conversation over the phone
• Experience with cold calling, outbound sales, or high-volume outreach strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute high-volume outbound cold calling in a fast-paced, call center environment to generate driver interest and maintain a consistent pipeline of candidates
• Manage inbound inquiries to efficiently convert leads into active candidates
• Consistently follow up with leads through calls, text (SMS), and email to sustain engagement
• Work daily call queues and dialing systems to meet defined activity and conversion goals
• Source and engage leads from internal databases, internet resources, and targeted recruiting campaigns
• Evaluate and pre-qualify driver candidates based on J.B. Hunt and DOT requirements
• Clearly communicate compensation, benefits, and available opportunities to prospective drivers
• Guide candidates through the application and pre-qualification process, creating a smooth and timely experience
• Partner with the core Recruiting team by providing clear, detailed hand-offs of qualified candidates to support final hiring and onboarding; cross-train to support other CDP functions, including assisting the Onboarding team as needed during peak call times
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of leads, outreach activities, and candidate status within designated systems
• Build rapport quickly and overcome objections to maintain candidate momentum

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave
• two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually
• annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes

What This Job Offers

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