Our driver recruiters are responsible for prospecting, qualifying, and processing potential driver hires over the phone with the goals of hiring the best truck drivers to work at Melton Truck Lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field incoming candidate inquiries (phone, internet, walk-ins, job fairs) and phone applications, along with entering the information into the appropriate driver file.
• Interview, investigate, and qualify applicants for hire. Discuss disqualifications and company standards and policies with applicants.
• Qualify applicants and perform health questionnaires & integrity interviews. Independently evaluate where company employment guidelines may disqualify otherwise qualified candidates, and pursue exceptions with management, legal, and senior HR officers to permit recommended hiring.
• Process Internet applications. Develop and follow-up on other lead sources.
• Maintain compliance for pre-hire documentation with the Department of Transportation
• Arrange travel and accommodations for drivers to come to orientation.
• Run and review various reports including DAC, MVR, and PSP to complete previous driving record and employment investigations

Requirements: as follows:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. College degree preferred. 
• Experience or training in customer service, sales, telemarketing, and/or recruiting is an asset.
• Experience in a high call volume environment is preferred. 
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and a multi-line phone system. 
• Must have a positive phone presence. 

Other Skills: Great communication skills, knowledge of interview/interrogation techniques, and the ability to deal with a high-pressure environment are all important.

English/Spanish bilingual is beneficial.