Recruiter

Marten Transport, Ltd.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marten Transport, Ltd. is seeking a recruiter to identify and hire qualified drivers, independent contractors, fleet owners, and trainee applicants. You will interview candidates by phone or online, present the company’s benefits and pay, and manage references and DAC checks as part of the process.

You will report to the Recruiting Supervisor, with occasional travel to recruiting functions. A strong focus on meeting the goal of hires per week and promoting referral programs is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or three years applicable experience in transportation or sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience recruiting or sales in a transportation context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified drivers, independent contractors, fleet owners, and driver trainees.
• Interview driver applicants by phone and/or Internet for open positions.
• Present Marten Transport benefits and pay to applicants.
• Track applicants through the full application process, including references.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive ability

MS Word

MS Excel

Email communication

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email client

Job description

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PURPOSE:
To recruit qualified drivers who meet or exceed Marten Transport, Ltd. hiring criteria, in order to maintain
maximum equipment staffing levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To recruit qualified driver, independent contractors, fleet owner, and driver trainees
• Interview driver applicants inquires over the phone
  and/or Internet for available positions
• Make sales presentation about Marten Transport, regarding benefits, pay, equipment, etc to applicants
• Track applicant through entire application process, including DAC, motor vehicle record, and reference checking
• Process and verify histories by calling, faxing, and writing to employment reference
• Make hiring decision using hiring criteria to determine qualifications and suitability for employment as a Marten Driver
• Notify approved applicants of orientation day schedule
  and administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers.
• Goal of 3 hires per week
• Promote driver referral program and other recruiting programs
• Report to Recruiting Supervisor on issues and problems as needed
• Occasional travel required to recruiting functions
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS

Interact with existing drivers and potential drivers daily, and Marten Management

ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED

Strong verbal and written communication skills, above
average cognitive judgement skills, strong interpersonal skills and computer skills in Word, Excel, and E-mail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of time, manual dexterity, light lifting, stooping, bending, listening, and speaking ability.

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED

Associates degree or three years applicable experience in
the transportation industry or sales.