Driver Recruiter

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Driver Recruiter to lead recruitment efforts for prospective drivers.

The role focuses on outbound and inbound outreach and screening to build a qualified driver pipeline across divisions. Compensation is performance-based with the average annual earnings around $86,000, reflecting a strong emphasis on results and incentive opportunities. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Lowell, AR area, with a comprehensive benefits package typically offered

Qualifications

• 1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience.
• Preferred: experience in sales, customer experience, recruiting, logistics, call center.
• Good communication skills, especially verbal over the phone.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet productivity goals.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Experience in a sales position or ability to handle rejection.
• Proficient computer use and ability to learn new systems.
• Data entry while maintaining a phone conversation.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls.
• Engage driver leads from databases and internet resources by cold calling, email, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems.
• Track leads, applicants and candidates using a dashboard.
• Assist onboarding and background teams to expedite the hiring process.
• Pre-qualify applicants based on hiring requirements and DOT.
• Explain pay, benefits, and openings to potential drivers.
• Compare qualifications to open positions.
• Build relationships with candidates and maintain interest.

Skills

Self-motivated

Verbal communication

Time management

Adaptability

Sales experience

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

GED, High School

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for those who apply and are directed to J.B. Hunt. This position is also responsible for outward focused recruiting including soliciting and screening potential drivers for all divisions. Responsible for selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.

Job Description

At J.B. Hunt Transport, we believe in rewarding our Driver Recruiters with a competitive and performance-based pay structure. While individual earnings vary based on performance, the average annual W‑2 earnings for this role are approximately $86,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outbound and inbound phone calls
• Engage driver leads from computer databases and internet resources by cold calling, e-mail, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems/tools as needed
• Maintain contact and track leads, applicants and candidates for current and future opportunities by using a dashboard to direct workflow
• Assist onboarding and background teams in gathering necessary items from driver to expedite the hiring process; address other issues/problems within the process
• Pre-qualify applicants based on minimum hiring requirements of J.B. Hunt and DOT; guide applicants through the pre-qualification and application process
• Explain J.B. Hunt’s pay, benefits, and current opening to potential drivers
• Compare a driver’s qualifications to the requirements of open positions
• Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm level of interest throughout the hiring process

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• 1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience, or suitable combination of education and training
• Preferred Qualification: Experience in one or more of the following: sales, customer experience, recruiting, transportation/logistics, call center, or related experience
• Skills and Abilities:
• Self-motivated
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially verbally over the phone
• Ability to manage time effectively and make time-sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
• Experience in a sales position or the ability to manage rejection
• Ability to effectively use a computer in a workplace setting while learning new systems to perform in
• Ability to input data into a computer system while maintaining a phone conversation

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education

GED, High School

Work Experience

Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver Recruiting, Sales

Job Opening ID

00638344 Driver Recruiter (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.