Student Driver Recruiter

Overview

Who We Are

U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. We value the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers and aim to reshape the future of transportation with innovative, custom solutions. We are committed to the sanctity of a promise—to our customers and to our people.

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
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short Term Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Office location and schedule
USX HEADQUARTERS — Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Position open to remote:
No

Grade
: ES08

Compensation Range
: $38,000

This position manages the recruiting and hiring of all student drivers for U.S. Xpress to ensure we hire the best possible talent for the organization. This role screens, interviews, and uses discretion to determine the hiring eligibility of student drivers per USX hiring guidelines and DOT Rules and Regulations.

• 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 Ten Street, 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.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience

• 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

Skills & Abilities

• Professional communication skills and courtesy; ability to exchange information effectively and be sensitive to audience diversity
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Sound judgment, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively build rapport/relationships via the phone
• 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

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Normal Office Settings. 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.