Driver Recruiter

Driver Recruiter

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for those who apply and are directed to J.B. Hunt. This position is also responsible for outward focused recruiting including soliciting and screening potential drivers for all divisions. Responsible for selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

Manage outbound and inbound phone calls

Engage driver leads from computer databases and internet resources by cold calling, e-mail, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems/tools as needed

Maintain contact and track leads, applicants and candidates for current and future opportunities by using a dashboard to direct workflow

Assist onboaring and background teams in gathering necessary items from driver to expedite the hiring process; address other issues/problems within the process

Pre-qualify applicants based on minimum hiring requirements of J.B. Hunt and DOT; guide applicants through the pre-qualification and application process

Explain J.B. Hunt's pay, benefits, and current opening to potential drivers

Compare a driver's qualifications to the requirements of open positions

Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm level of interest throughout the hiring process

Minimum Qualification:

1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience, or suitable combination of education and training

Preferred

Qualification:

Experience in one or more of the following: sales, customer experience, recruiting, transportation/logistics, call center, or related experience

Skills and Abilities:

Self-motivated

Ability to communicate effectively, especially verbally over the phone

Ability to manage time effectively and make time-sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities

Experience in a sales position or the ability to manage rejection

Ability to effectively use a computer in a workplace setting while learning new systems to perform in

Ability to input data into a computer system while maintaining a phone conversation

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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 along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.