Driver Recruiter

Clean Harbors

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401K with company match
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Driver Recruiter (Talent Consultant) to build the professional driver workforce for our private fleet supporting critical environmental and industrial services. You will source, screen, and place experienced Class A CDL drivers, connecting them with stable, meaningful careers where their work serves a larger purpose.

Ideal candidates bring experience in recruitment, trucking industry knowledge, and strong communication skills to collaborate with hiring managers and

Qualifications

  • Basic computer and applicant-tracking skills.
  • Experience with a variety of applicant tracking systems.
  • Strong organization and follow-through.
  • Ability to manage a high level of candidates and openings.
  • Understanding of the trucking industry.
  • Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA driver qualifications.
  • Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/Related.
  • Effective communicator and facilitator.
  • Ability to bridge cross functional boundaries within an organization.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - including active listening skills.
  • Track and handle multiple projects and tasks.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Interaction with state and federal employment agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Source and attract diverse candidates through databases, networking, referrals, job boards, and outreach methods.
  • Develop and execute staffing strategies to meet immediate and long-term hiring needs.
  • Manage open requisitions, ensuring accurate status updates and timely recruiting actions.
  • Screen, interview, and assess applicants’ qualifications, work history, and skills based on company and DOT guidelines.
  • Maintain applicant tracking system data, ensuring accurate coding, status updates, and compliance.
  • Partner with hiring managers and regional leadership to align on staffing needs, policy, onboarding, candidate feedback, and onboarding support.
  • Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers and external contacts to ensure successful recruitment strategy.

Skills

Basic computer skills
Applicant tracking systems
Organization
Candidate management
Trucking industry knowledge
DOT/FMCSA qualifications
Bachelor's degree HR/Business
Effective communicator
Cross-functional collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Active listening
Multi-project tracking
Creative problem solving
State/federal employment agencies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources/Business/Related

Job description

Join Clean Harbors as a Driver Recruiter, known internally as a Talent Consultant, and help build the professional driver workforce behind one of North America's leading environmental and industrial services companies. Unlike a traditional for-hire carrier, our drivers are part of a private fleet supporting Clean Harbors' own operations and customers, transporting materials and providing essential services that help protect communities and the environment. In this role, you'll recruit experienced Class A CDL drivers and connect them with stable, meaningful careers where the work they do every day serves a purpose beyond simply moving freight

Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

  • Competitive wages

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment

  • Group 401K with company matching component

  • Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement

  • Positive and safe work environments

  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

  • Source and attract diverse candidates through databases, networking, referrals, job boards, and outreach methods.

  • Develop and execute staffing strategies to meet immediate and long-term hiring needs.

  • Manage open requisitions, ensuring accurate status updates and timely recruiting actions.

  • Screen, interview, and assess applicants’ qualifications, work history, and skills based on company and DOT guidelines.

  • Maintain applicant tracking system data, ensuring accurate coding, status updates, and compliance.

  • Partner with hiring managers and regional leadership to align on staffing needs, policy, onboarding, candidate feedback, and onboarding support.

  • Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers and external contacts to ensure successful recruitment strategy.

Previous CDL driver recruiting experience is preferred, but applicants with relevant trucking, transportation, staffing, sales, or industrial recruiting experience may also be considered.

Strong candidates should have:
  • Basic computer and applicant-tracking skills

  • Experience with a variety of applicant tracking systems

  • Strong organization and follow-through

  • Ability to manage a high level of candidates and openings

  • Understanding of the trucking industry

  • Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA driver qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Resources/Business/Related

  • Effective communicator and facilitator

  • Ability to bridge cross functional boundaries within an organization

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills - including active listening skills

  • Track and handle multiple projects and tasks

  • Creative problem solver

  • Interaction with state and federal employment agencies

Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Clean Harbors?

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40-years of sustainability in action.

At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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