Job Description

SUMMARY: Melton Truck Lines is honored that many veterans have selected us for their second career. Roughly 25% of those employed at Melton Truck Lines are serving or formerly served in our US Military. Our business model hauls freight safely across the United States providing necessary goods for economic development and our daily lives. We’ve found that veterans share many of the same values we do at Melton including high standards for quality, strong self-discipline to meet strict requirements and commitment to serving our country.

JOB OVERVIEW: Recruit, develop, and establish relationships with potential driving candidates who are, or have previously served in the U.S. Military. Build relationships with military and veteran affiliated groups and resources including but not limited to military installations and veteran resource groups.

TRAINING PLAN: We are looking for a veteran or active-duty reservist with a passion for helping other veterans find purpose, financial stability and a supportive community in a civilian career. Our training plan includes shadowing our driver orientation to learn the requirements of our driving job, and several weeks of on-the-job training with our Senior Lead Recruiter and fellow Military Lead Recruiter. While Recruiting, Transportation, Sales or Customer Service experience could be beneficial, our training plan incorporates the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned

1. Recruit over-the-road drivers for Melton Truck Lines and maintain compliance with associated organizations:

• Qualify and disqualify applicants by conducting health questionnaires & integrity interviews. Determine and inform individuals on pay and benefits.
• Independently evaluate where company employment guidelines may disqualify otherwise qualified candidates, and pursue exceptions with management, legal, and senior HR officers to permit recommended hiring.
• Maintain documentation compliance with the Department of Transportation, the Department of Labor, Veterans Affairs and any other organizations requiring specific documentation according to government regulations or special programs we offer.
• Follow up with Troops to Transportation leads, and other veteran leads from our Field Military Recruiting efforts.
• Participate in webinars and virtual school visits to develop new veteran leads as needed.
• Recommend and help develop advertising campaigns that include email campaigns, direct mail projects, call-campaigns, newspapers, magazines, and other media sources emphasizing on driver candidate, student and military recruitment.
• Occasionally may attend military and civilian job fairs.
• Occasionally may attend local meetings and information sessions supporting veteran hiring to network, expand knowledge in veteran recruiting and retention, voice employer needs, and build Melton’s presence.
• Build relationships with Federal and State Veteran Employment Programs, Non-profit employment programs focused on veteran populations.
• Assist in supporting Melton’s continuous improvement as a military-friendly and veteran-ready employer.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

CONFIDENTIALITY: Has proficiency and maintains confidentiality with the following candidate and personnel documents: Personnel, medical, and DOT files including applications, DAC reports, background checks, employment verifications, sensitive contracts.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel mainly locally is required, and on occasion interstate travel may be required as well for career fairs, etc.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Former military service or experience working with the military is required. Recruiting, logistics, and/or truck driving military experience is preferred, but not required. A military driver’s license may be requested if military truck driving experience is used. Experience or training in customer service, sales and/or telemarketing is an asset.

SPECIAL TRAINING: Must be familiar with Microsoft programs and the Internet. Familiarity with Social Media platforms is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS: The ability to speak clearly and concisely to large groups of people and give marketing style presentations is necessary. Also, good communication skills, knowledge of interview/interrogation techniques, and the ability to deal with a high-pressure environment are all important.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: It is necessary to talk, hear, sit, walk, type, and write. It is occasionally necessary to lift up to 25 lbs.