Driver Recruiter

ABCO Transportation; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ABCO Transportation in Ocala, FL is seeking a proactive Recruiter to hire qualified Class A Drivers. You will source applicants, screen and interview candidates by phone, and share information about job opportunities with the company.

Responsibilities include completing background screenings (MVR/DAC), conducting retention calls with current drivers, and tracking data from multiple sources to optimize recruiting efforts. Fluency in English is required; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting drivers and driver candidates.
• Strong phone interviewing and candidate qualification skills.
• Knowledge of background screening and hiring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, interview and hire qualified Class A Drivers.
• Source applicants by utilizing multiple channels.
• Screen and interview applicants by phone to obtain work history and skills.
• Provide information on company opportunities to potential applicants.
• Process applications for drivers, new hires and rehires.
• Complete background screenings including MVR and DAC.
• Conduct retention calls to current drivers to maintain relationships.
• Track call and hire data from various sources.

Skills

Recruiting drivers

Phone interviewing

Background checks

Driver onboarding

Job description

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recruit, screen, interview and hire qualified Class A Drivers
• Source applicants by utilizing
• Screen and interview applicants via phone to obtain work history, education, training and skills
• Provide information on company and job opportunities to potential applicants
• Process applications for potential drivers, new hires and rehires
• Complete background screenings including pulling MVR and DAC reports
• Complete retention calls to current drivers to build and maintain relationships
• Track call and hire data generated from multiple sources

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; attention to detail critical
• Ability to communicate effectively both in person and on the phone with customers, internal and external business partners and drivers providing concise instruction or information
• Ability to manage complex transactional or emotional customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance
• Ability to develop relations with internal and drivers and business partners
• Ability to adhere to all company, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently; bi-lingual Spanish a plus