Driver Recruiter

Cowan Systems, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay structure: $21-$22 per hour + Com

Full benefits - Medical, Vision, and D

Job summary

Cowan Systems, LLC is seeking a proactive recruiter to identify, screen and hire qualified drivers within approved regions in accordance with DOT rules and Federal and State employment laws.

You will manage the candidate journey from lead generation to offer, maintaining the applicant database and coordinating orientation while delivering a positive, professional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong telephone etiquette and skills.
• Good organizational, multi-tasking skills.
• Microsoft Office skills - Intermediate (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply driver qualification standards and DOT regulations.
• Obtain driver leads and contact qualified candidates; build rapport.
• Answer inquiries from ads, internet sources and job boards.
• Screen candidates per standard criteria to determine eligibility.
• Sell Cowan Systems, LLC as a strong career choice to candidates.
• Extend employment offers or denials professionally and record decisions.
• Maintain/update applicant database and generate sourcing reports.
• Schedule orientation and notify relevant personnel.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Sales/recruiting ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE

Pro-actively recruits, screens and hires qualified drivers for Cowan Systems, LLC in approved geographic regions and in accordance with company guidelines, DOT regulations and Federal and State Employment Laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understand and use the Cowan Systems, LLC driver qualification standards, Department of Transportation Regulations, Federal and State Employer Laws. Execute daily practices that support those qualification standards and regulations.
• Maintain and meet individual goals set by manager as well as contribute to department/team goals.
• Obtain driver leads and contact potential candidates to establish contact and begin building rapport. Pro-actively reach out and engage every qualified lead as well as previous contacts.
• Answer incoming calls and inquiries generated from various sources such as ads, internet, job search engines, etc.
• Guide candidate in screening process to determine eligibility from information supplied to the company according to standard criteria.
• Sell Cowan Systems, LLC by being a positive “first contact” and company advocate by accurately and professionally expressing the opportunities and benefits of driving for Cowan Systems, LLC.
• Execute conditional offers of employment or issue denials of employment to non-qualified applicants via professional phone interaction or other means of communication and record information as determined by regulations or company standards.
• Maintain/update applicant database and provide reports as requested such as sourcing reports, applicant tracking and other recruiting based data.
• Schedule and confirm orientation start dates with applicants and notify pertinent Cowan Systems, LLC personnel of orientation attendees.

NOTE: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards to the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the immediate supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent experience
• Strong telephone etiquette and skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking skills
• Microsoft office skills - Intermediate (Word, Excel, Outlook)

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE JOB

• 2-4 years of relevant responsibilities for recruiting and/or sales is preferred.
• Experience in driver recruiting for the transportation industry will be highly regarded but not considered a prerequisite.
• Ability to communicate and establish credibility with driver candidates as well as hiring management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills - oral and written.
• Must be able to effectively and accurately complete work with a sense of urgency.
• Possess effective organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple candidates/applications at same time.
• Ability to demonstrate professional and positive presentation of Cowan Systems, LLC to effectively “sell” the company and its mission to potential candidates.
• Ability to maintain composure and react professionally during periods of stress.
• Demonstrate confidentiality standards and judgment in handling personal information.
• Must be self-motivated, able and willing to work independently and get results.
• Proficiency in various computer programs including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Willingness and ability to learn new software programs.

Employee Benefits

• Pay Structure: $21-$22 per hour + Commission on hires
• Full benefits - Medical, Vision, and Dental