Continental Express Inc. is an industry-leading transportation company specializing in transporting refrigerated freight. We are growing and seeking to add a Driver Recruiter at our Fort Worth Terminal. This is a very critical role as it is directly tied to the growth and success of the company.
Job Duties:
- Proactively develop channels of new driver candidates
- Aggressively advertise for and pursue driver candidates
- Maintain records of qualified candidates and develop leads
- Collaborate with Social Media Coordinator to create advertising campaigns with various media formats
- Manage the hiring process for new candidates
- Manage inbound phone calls from interested candidates
- Schedule applicants for necessary interviews, physicals and drug screens, hotel stays, etc.
- Keep in close contact with operations to constantly know driver staffing needs
- Prioritize hiring needs and focus attention accordingly
- Facilitate pre-employment paperwork requirements
- Perform pre-employment background checks which includes, MVR and DAC reports
- Actively assist in the onboarding process of newly hired drivers.
- Possibly assist in managing a fleet of drivers.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Prefer candidate with a bachelors degree in communication or business related field
- Ability to relate to and talk to drivers
- Proficient with Microsoft programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of organization and time management skills
- Working knowledge of human resources practices and principles
- Familiarity with advertising in various media channels (print, social media, digital)
- General knowledge of labor laws
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on qualifications
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid holiday and vacation time
- 40k retirement savings plan with company percentage match
- Tuition reimbursement program
Continental Express was founded in 1984, and has steadily grown from one truck to over 550 trucks and 1400 trailers. We are an asset based carrier working with some of the world’s most recognized brands. The corporate office is located in Sidney, Ohio with other terminals strategically located in Fort Worth, TX, Gaffney, SC, Danville, VA, Louisville, KY, Columbus, OH, Chicago, IL and Indianapolis, IN.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance