Job Description

TRUCK DRIVER RECRUITER

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Driver Recruiter to join our Southern California team. This position is located in Fontana, CA. our drivers deliver food products to a well-known Grocery Store and other clients. In fact, we facilitate the distribution and movement of freight every single day. Each of our client’s supply chain is evaluated to optimize efficiency from factory production, all the way to end user delivery. The goal is not only to minimize lead times but also to minimize inventory levels and costs, thus making the client's business more flexible.  

We offer

We offer you an exciting career at the forefront of an industry full of challenges and rewards. Working with the best people in a team culture with future growth opportunities in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy… We’re proud of our people who define our company’s industry leadership, team culture and customer-centric focus every day. When you join our team you join a truly diverse, global organization in a fast-moving, values-based, work environment where you can grow on the job, create and shape our digital solutions, tap into industry-leading talent development initiatives, enjoy working with your colleagues and broaden your world view through our local job postings. We offer competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401k savings plan and paid time-off.

Key responsibilities

In this highly visible role, the Driver Recruiter will provide comprehensive Driver and/or Independent Contractor recruiting in Fontana, CA. We are looking for someone who can initiate innovative techniques to increase recruitment through social media and other media outlets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for interviewing, screening and recruiting Company Drivers and Independent Contractors to establish a pipeline for sufficient future driver demands. This individual will communicate with prospective drivers in order to recruit, select and hire qualified applicants. Must personify customer service and partnership by engaging all key stakeholders throughout the recruitment lifecycle in order to execute the most effective recruiting strategy and drive a flow of candidates for the selected regions. Responsibilities:  

• Conduct day-to-day recruiting activities, follow recruiting processes and act as a resource on all points of the recruitment cycle.
• Creatively source and develop a pool of qualified driver applicants through the use of traditional and non-traditional techniques including social media channels, cold-calling/direct sourcing, networking, job fairs, employment agencies, internet searches, postings, etc.
• Actively visit and recruit at truck rest stops, fueling stations, maintenance shops, truck parts shops, eateries, or locations where drivers typically visit.
• Determine driver qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Answer incoming calls, make outgoing calls and respond to leads.
• Communicate driver opportunities to prospective candidates.
• Maintain an accurate recruiting status log and provide daily status updates with respect to potential driver candidates.
• Determine driver qualifications by interviewing applicants, analyzing responses and comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Work with Safety Department to ensure all required application files are obtained and submitted.

We are looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing, recruiting, interviewing and contracting Company Drivers and/or Independent Contractors in the trucking industry in Southern California.
• Strong MS Office skills required and the ability to learn/use other software
• Proven success in using creative sourcing techniques to produce diverse, quality, potential candidate pools.
• Strong engagement and partnership skills and the ability to both understand and deliver to the recruitment needs.
• Solid knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to recruitment.
• Understanding of DOT Rules and Regulations.
• Must be able to work with drivers and customers in a fast-paced environment
• High School Diploma/GED-Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license
• Multi-lingual languages capabilities highly desired

Soft Skills:  

• High energy, assertive self-starter
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Meets deadlines, makes decisions promptly and effectively communicates with others.
• Professional demeanor to represent our company well to candidates.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Company Description

TEC West Inc. specializes in providing innovative, comprehensive staffing solutions. Our expertise encompasses tailoring our service capabilities to meet each client and employee's individual needs.