Academy Driver Recruiter: Shape Next-Gen Drivers

UNKNOWN; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Short Term Incentive Program

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress seeks an Academy Driver Recruiting specialist at our USX Headquarters in Chattanooga.

You will own the academy driver recruitment process, sourcing, interviewing, screening, and extending offers while ensuring compliance with hiring guidelines and transportation regulations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in call center or high-volume environments, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a call center environment, inside sales, or other related fields required or equivalent experience in high volume/high paced work.
• Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus.
• Professional communication skills and common courtesy required with the ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way and be sensitive to audience diversity.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Own the Academy driver recruitment process to fill existing openings in class (including sourcing, interviewing/screening, and closing candidates) while maintaining current knowledge of transportation rules and regulations as well as the USX hiring guidelines.
• Interview, gather, and analyze data to determine if applicants meet USX hiring guidelines.
• Review MVR, DAC, and criminal background of potential applicants.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, admission, and accreditation standards.
• Use discretion to extend conditional offers to potential academy student applicants who meet qualifications while focusing on providing a great candidate experience.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Manage inbound/outbound calls and schedule appointments based on business needs.
• Promote USX company-wide programs in recruiting, marketing, employee referrals, and job postings.
• Effectively communicate U.S. Xpress’ mission and culture to help candidates understand impact and value.

Skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

De-escalation

Problem solving

Phone rapport

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Organizational dynamics

Change management

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Xpress seeks an Academy Driver Recruiting specialist at our USX Headquarters in Chattanooga.

You will own the academy driver recruitment process, sourcing, interviewing, screening, and extending offers while ensuring compliance with hiring guidelines and transportation regulations. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in call center or high-volume environments, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.