Background Investigator

Description

Job Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Pay Range: $17-18

Position Summary

Background Investigator is responsible for ensuring driver files are accurate, completed and processed in a timely manner.

Essential Functions

• Background Investigators work closely with Driver Recruiters to ensure that each driver file is complete and ready for orientation or certification class.
• Audits and review files to ensure compliance with J&R Schugel Trucking, Inc. and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.
• Ensures application is completed to its entirety.
• Reviews employment information (DAC, PRE, and PSP) and confirms that all jobs are listed on the application.
• Verifies the previous 3-year work history (including non-DOT employment) and ensures the last 10 years of previous employment is on the application.
• Documents the attempts to obtain previous employment verifications and record three-good faith attempts from at least three different methods (i.e. fax, email, phone, etc.).
• Reviews accidents on PSP and MVR If there are any accidents reported, update the application to reflect the report. If accident report is needed tag Recruiter and BI Supervisor.
• Reviews tickets and violations on PSP and MVR. If there are any tickets or violations reported, update the application to reflect the report.
• Review criminal background records (i.e. Discover Plus/Supp Crim). If there is a criminal record that comes back adverse ensure that the application reflects the report, any red flags bring to the attention of the Recruiting Director.
• Responsible for ensuring the employment verifications are completed to their entirety including the current/last employers after they are in orientation and CONFIA is signed by the driver.
• Brings all questionable verifications to the attention of the BI Supervisor for review.
• Any adverse information that comes back while driver is in orientation should be sent to Director of Recruiting and BI Supervisor.
• Files are completed and accurate within 30-days of hire.
• Maintains strict confidentiality for all sensitive information, including but not limited to social security numbers, drug screen results, physicals, medical information, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
• Assists department with projects (i.e. welcome packets, postcards, campaigns, etc.).
• Willing to assist other co-workers and work as a team to achieve company goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Supervisor.
• J&R Schugel is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, use of lawful consumable products or any other status protected by law.
  
  

At J&R Schugel, we are committed to ensuring fair and transparent pay practices for all our employees. Compensation decisions are made based on factors such as experience, job responsibilities, and market insights. We strive to provide competitive pay while recognizing the value of each team member's contributions. For more details on the comprehensive benefits we offer, please visit our benefits page at https://jrschugelbenefits.com/.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent.
  
  

Experience

• General office experience preferred.
• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite and the Internet.
• Tenstreet experience desired.