Driver Qualifications Coordinator Job Dallas area,Texas USA,Transportation

Department

Safety Training & Risk Management

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver Employment Qualifications Coordinator works with the recruiting department to process over 3,000 new hires annually with a focus on all incoming experienced driver and rehire applicants to determine eligibility for hire and on boarding / training requirements. It is important that the person in this role comes with experience in hiring CDL drivers and knowledge of DOT requirements as they are relied on as the department subject matter expert.

Key Responsibilities

Auditing applications of experienced CDL drivers
Researching questionable criminal, driving, or employment history
Conducting one-on-one interviews with applicants who have verifiable driving experience
Processing Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR)
Independently determining if drivers approved for hire need additional training according to safety record

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
Ability to perform in a demanding, deadline-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Organized with high degree of initiative and independent execution
Integrity and dependability
Ability to handle high volumes of inbound and outbound calling

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of relevant transportation experience with a sizable fleet
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel functions
Familiarity with Ten Street and/or AS/400 operating system

Skills And Abilities

Ten Street
AS400
Strong Communication
Attention to detail
Compliance
Follow up
FMCSR
MVR
DOT

Physical Demands

Ability to work long hours past the traditional daily 8
Ability to sit for long periods of time

Work Experience

2+ years of relevant transportation experience with a sizable fleet

Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental, and Life Insurances available + 401(k) retirement plan and quarterly match.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status.