Student driver recruiter

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short Term Incentive Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

U.S. Xpress is seeking a Student Driver Recruiter to manage the recruiting and hiring of student drivers, screening candidates according to USX guidelines and DOT rules. This role combines sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates to build a qualified pipeline.

You will collaborate with leadership to align expectations, promote programs, and provide a positive candidate experience while handling sensitive decisions with professionalism. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in a call center environment, inside sales, or other related fields required or equivalent experience in high volume/high paced work.
• Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the student driver recruitment process to fill existing openings (including sourcing, interviewing/screening, and closing candidates) while maintaining knowledge of transportation rules and USX hiring guidelines.
• Interview, gather, and analyze data to determine if applicants meet USX hiring guidelines. Review MVR, DAC, and criminal background of potential applicants.
• Use discretion to extend an offer to potential student applicants who meet qualifications while focusing on providing a great candidate experience.
• Provide student driver applicants with USX OTR and Dedicated job openings daily.
• Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, student training program, benefits, and salary structures for potential candidates.
• Effectively partner with leadership to manage expectations of drivers and recruit responsibly.

Skills

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

De-escalation

Rapport building

Self-motivated

Change management

Quick learner

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Student driver recruiter
USX HEADQUARTERS
Monday-Friday 9:30Am - 6:30Pm EST
Position open to remote: Limited
Grade: ES08
Compensation Range: 0

Who We Are:

Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?

Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic/Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death/Dismemberment
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

PrimaryPosition Purpose

This position manages the recruiting and hiring ofall student drivers for U.S. Xpress to ensure we are hiring the best possibletalent for the organization. This position screens, interviews, and uses theirdiscretion to determine the hiring eligibility of student drivers per USXhiring guidelines and DOT Rules and Regulations.

PositionFunctions

• Own the student driver recruitment process to fill existing openings (including sourcing, interviewing/screening, and closing candidates) while maintaining current knowledge of transportation rules and regulations as well as the USX hiring guidelines.
• Interview, gather, and analyze data to determine if applicants meet USX hiring guidelines. Review MVR, DAC, and criminal background of potential applicants.
• Use discretion to extend an offer to potential student applicants who meet qualifications while focusing on providing a great candidate experience.
• Provide student driver applicants with USX OTR and Dedicated job openings on a daily basis.
• Maintain knowledge of compensation offerings, student training program, benefits, and salary structures for potential candidates.
• Effectively partner with leadership to manage expectations of drivers, solve recruiting issues, and act as an advisor throughout the recruiting process.
• Utilize de-escalation skills when handling sensitive decisions to disqualify a driver from potential employment.
• Enter driver information accurately in TenStreet, confirming it flows to Pegasus.
• Promote USX company-wide programs in recruiting, marketing, employee referrals, and job postings.
• Effectively communicate U.S. Xpress’ mission and culture to help candidates understand impact and value.
• Collaborate in-person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce.
• Attend all in-person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives. Participate in such discussions by offering input and advice.
• Regularly engage remotely and in-person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations.

What We’re Looking For

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Experience

1+ year ofexperience in a call center environment, inside sales, or other relatedfields required or equivalent experience in high volume/high paced work

Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech industry experience a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Professional communication skills and common courtesy required. Ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way and be sensitive to audience diversity
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Sound judgment, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively build rapport/relationships via the phone
• Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Adept at assessing organizational dynamics and managing change
• Works quickly and efficiently. Able to test solutions, learn, and iterate quickly
• Proactive and pragmatic problem solver
• Communicates effectively across multiple mediums

Licenses& Certifications

N/A

SupervisoryResponsibility

N/A

WorkEnvironment

This job operates in a normal professional officeenvironment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,phones, photocopiers, fax machines, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability tocommunicate or exchange information. The employee is required to have closevisual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer, expansivereading, or preparing and analyzing data, reports, and figures.

EEO Employer

The Company is anequal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfullydiscriminate 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 considerationmade unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company alsoprohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of theseprotected categories.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.

This role will remain open until it has been filled.

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