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Marten Transport, Ltd.; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PTO policy

Generous 401k matching

Job summary

Marten Transport, Ltd. invites applications for a driver recruitment role across our nationwide operations. You will recruit qualified drivers, conduct phone and online interviews, and present the benefits and opportunities Marten offers to applicants.

You will manage the candidate through the entire process and coordinate orientation and travel for new hires. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and experience with recruitment in the

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Solid interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Email is expected.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified drivers, independent contractors, fleet owners, and trainees.
• Interview applicants over the phone or online for open positions.
• Present Marten benefits, pay, and equipment to applicants.
• Track applicants through the application process including DAC and MVR.
• Verify histories by contacting references via phone, fax, or letter.
• Make hiring decisions using established criteria for employment as a Marten driver.
• Notify approved applicants of orientation day and arrange travel.
• Aim for approximately 3 hires per week.
• Promote driver referral and other recruiting programs.
• Report issues and problems to Recruiting Supervisor as needed.
• Occasionally travel to recruiting events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Cognitive skills

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Join a billion-dollar, international transportation & logistics leader dedicated to promoting from within.

Over 20 locations across the U.S.

Exciting opportunities to grow with Marten nationwide.

Over 4,000 team members

You’ll be a part of a large, diverse workplace where your voice is welcome.

NASDAQ: MRTN

Enjoy the financial stability of a company that’s been publicly traded since 1986.

I started in the Marten Sales Department in 2011 and now oversee the Sales and Marketing Department.

I joined Marten when I graduated college in 2015. Now, I oversee sales for all dry van freight across the country.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To recruit qualified driver, independent contractors, fleet owner, and driver trainees
2. Interview driver applicants inquires over the phone
and/or Internet for available positions
3. Make sales presentation about Marten Transport, regarding benefits, pay, equipment, etc to applicants
4. Track applicant through entire application process, including DAC, motor vehicle record, and reference checking
5. Process and verify histories by calling, faxing, and writing to employment reference
6. Make hiring decision using hiring criteria to determine qualifications and suitability for employment as a Marten Driver
7. Notify approved applicants of orientation day schedule
and administer travel arrangements for newly hired drivers.
8. Goal of 3 hires per week
9. Promote driver referral program and other recruiting programs
10. Report to Recruiting Supervisor on issues and problems as needed
11. Occasional travel required to recruiting functions
12. 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.

What matters most to you is what matters most to Marten

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Help us drive the U.S. economy

Transportation and logistics is a fast-growing $700 billion industry that delivers 70 percent of everything bought and sold in America.

As a Marten Transport employee, you’re our most important asset. So we make sure you, and your family, are taken care of.

• Competitive pay
• Flexible PTO policy
• Generous 401k matching

Marten is an equal opportunity employer.