Onboarding Specialist

Hamilton-Ryker is Now Hiring!

Job Title:
Onboarding Specialist

Location: Georgetown KY

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: $20.00 per hour

• Conduct safety orientation for newly hired drivers
• Ensure all pre-employment paperwork, licenses, medical certifications, and required documents are completed
• Review new-hire documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Help new drivers understand Client safety policies, expectations, and procedures
• Coordinate with Recruiting, Safety, and Operations to ensure a smooth transition from applicant to active driver
• Conduct road tests for new drivers and document results
• Provide hands-on training on proper pre-trip and post-trip inspection procedures
• Train drivers on proper equipment connection and disconnection procedures
• Reinforce safe driving practices and company safety expectations
• Document completed training and maintain training records
• Identify drivers who may need additional training
• Maintain accurate Driver Qualification (DQ) files and records
• Track upcoming driver license, medical certification, and qualification expirations
• Communicate qualification concerns and expiration dates to Dispatch and management
• Work with Safety to prevent drivers from operating when required qualifications or documentation are expired or incomplete
• Follow up with drivers to obtain updated documentation before expiration
• Manage and coordinate the Client Driver Mentor Program
• Review driver experience, qualifications and other required information to determine wither applicant meets clients hiring standards.
• Communicate potential qualification concerns to Recruiting team before candidates move forward with hiring process.
• Assign qualified mentors and track mentor activities and required documentation
• Assist Recruiting with pre-qualification of driver applicants
• Help ensure candidates understand licensing, certification, documentation, and safety expectations

• Must be at least 18 years of age or over
• Must comply with the client’s substance abuse and background policy
• Must have High school Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of commercial motor vehicle safety practices and DOT/FMCSA driver qualification requirements preferred
• CDL and commercial driving experience preferred
• Ability to conduct driver road tests and hands-on equipment training
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with drivers, Recruiting, Dispatch, Safety, and Operations
• Comfortable providing instruction, coaching, and corrective feedback to drivers
• Ability to manage multiple new hires, qualification deadlines, and training requirements simultaneously
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and transportation/safety management systems preferred

• Temp to Hire position based upon work ethics and attendance
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Medical insurance options
• 401(k)
• Opportunity to help new drivers start their careers safely and successfully
• Hands-on training and mentoring responsibilities
• Collaborative work with Recruiting, Dispatch, Safety, and Operations
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on driver safety and compliance