Field Recruiter

Swift Transportation; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Pet insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid training

Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition assistance

Military leave

Vendor discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Swift Transportation is seeking a recruiter to serve as the initial point of contact with driving academies and schools within an assigned region. The role travels regionally and delivers customized recruiting material under driver recruiting leadership while building strong relationships with instructors and school leaders.

Responsibilities include on-site student interviews, presenting Swift’s value, maintaining current information, and supporting metrics and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in recruiting and/or outside sales required.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Represent Swift and its values to independent commercial driving schools within assigned geographic region.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with school owners, instructors and leaders.
• Continuously strengthen relationships with driving schools and academies.
• Make presentations and portray Swift positively during formal and informal events.
• Conduct initial on-site interviews with students and determine if student will be successful at Swift.
• Forward appropriate contact information to Driver Recruiter for additional follow up and/or processing.
• Ensure all locations have the most current Swift information and material is placed in highly visible area.
• Ensure team defined metrics are adhered to by assigned team members.
• Provide students with current information on the benefits of working at Swift.
• Act and communicate in a manner which facilitates a positive image of Swift as an employer of choice.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Outside sales

Transportation industry knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Associates' degree in business or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $53,500.00 - $70,000 Annual

Who We Are:

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

Incumbents are the company's initial and primary contact to driving academies and schools. Their goal is to make the company be the best choice option for students and academy leadership. This position works independently but under general direction of driver recruiting leadership delivering customized recruiting material. In addition, incumbents are to establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with leaders and instructors at driving academies so that KNX is top of mind when providing students with guidance on best company to join. Incumbents will be responsible for an assigned region and will spend 100% of time traveling within assigned region.

• Represent Swift and its values to independent commercial driving schools within assigned geographic region.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with school owners, instructors and leaders.
• Continuously strengthen relationships with driving schools and academies.
• Make presentations and portray Swift positively during formal and informal events.
• Conduct initial on-site interviews with students and determine if student will be successful at Swift.
• Forward appropriate contact information to Driver Recruiter for additional follow up and/or processing.
• Ensure all locations have the most current Swift information and material is placed in highly visible area.
• Ensure team defined metrics are adhered to by assigned team members.
• Provide students with current information on the benefits of working at Swift.
• Act and communicate in a manner which facilitates a positive image of Swift as an employer of choice.
• Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.

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Qualifications: What you need to bring

• 2 years' experience in recruiting and/or outside sales required.
• Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Associates' degree in business or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

What we offer:

Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance. We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities - We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.