What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Recruiting Lead position at FST Logistics, Inc.?
To ensure success as a Driver Recruiter, you will establish and maintain a strong network of driver candidates, ensure all leads, candidate follow-up, and internal customer follow-up are executed with priority. You will publish retention reports and lead recruitment and retention meetings with the Transportation Team. Additionally, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the KPIs and metrics of the department and help establish goals and checks within the department. You will ensure the overall standards of FST’s safety & compliance programs are met as they apply to all potential and new hires including completion of Driver qualification and Clearinghouse prior to hiring, assisting in administration of controlled substance testing and any other safety & compliance issues, and coordinate pre-employment background check and DOT drug screens. The Driver Recruiter Lead will manage the recruiting budget and be the main point of contact for all vendors and channels owning the marketing strategies. You will be held accountable to comply with all defined business processes and the utilization of all technology platforms, as defined by FST. The Driver Recruiter will also assist in new hire orientation and training as well as safety meetings. You will play an active role in the on-going development of the Driver Program, including Driver Retention.
Qualifications and Skillsets:
- Live FST Traits of Reliable, Invested, Responsive, Adaptable, Passionate, and Innovative
- Take ownership of your Duty to Communicate all required and relevant information to necessary people, departments, and customers
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- CDL license preferred
- 3 years driver recruiting experience or related experience in the transportation industry
- Knowledgeable in TenStreet
- Marketing and advertising experience
- Less Than Truckload experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge in driver safety (HOS, DOT regulations, etc.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong communication skills (in-person, over the phone, email, and text)
- Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Strong negotiation skills
Disclaimer
This job description does not include every duty or responsibility that the employee may be asked to perform at some point in time. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
FST Logistics is an equal opportunity employer
