Driver Recruiter

Job Overview

​For 80+ years, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature sensitive freight. Today, the organization generates $1+ billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America, with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach provides a breadth of services to our customers, and has a tenured history paired with a future of growth and opportunity. 

In April of 2023 Hirschbach became a Certified Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) from the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as we are 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans.

As a Driver Recruiter with Hirschbach you will have the opportunity to connect talent with impactful career opportunities – whether it is trucking across the nation, within a certain region, or locally. Our Driver Recruiters are the first connection to these successful partnerships!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively source and manages driver leads via inbound and outbound calls, social media, internet databases and associate referrals.
• Communicates fleet options, income potential, and benefits of working for Hirschbach.
• Achieve company hiring goals in a timely manner to maintain seated truck count.
• Runs reports and verifications to ensure drivers meet Hirschbach standards and qualifications.
• Manage a high volume of incoming and outgoing phone calls while maintaining engaging conversations.
• Professionally represent the organization at trade shows, job fairs, open houses, conferences, and meetings.
• Ensure all new drivers’ applications and reports are fully complete and accurate per company and DOT requirements.
• Assess the recruiting reports and demographics to identify recruiting trends and sources
• Create a candidate pipeline that meets hiring incentives and supports community demographic
• Retains and engages driver leads to keep interest level for future roles.
• Schedules and confirms orientation start dates and assists with travel arrangements.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Talent Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent in education, paired with professional work experience.
• Previous sales or high-volume recruiting experience is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends
• Ability to travel as needed to other Hirschbach sites and/or events.
• Ability to multitask and manage time and resources effectively
• Understanding of meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Using discretion regarding sensitive information

Benefits

• Competitive pay package which includes base pay with uncapped commission! 
• Opportunity to earn bonus incentives!
• Full comprehensive benefit plan, which includes: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance and more voluntary elections!
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off earned on your first day!
• 160 hours of work from home after 6 months of employment
• 401 (k)