J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. · Lowell, AR
Driver Recruiter in Training at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. — Lowell, AR
Full-timeLowell, ARPosted 2026-07-20Apply on Workday
Full job description
Job Title:
Driver Recruiter in Training
Department:
Human Resources
Country:
United States of America
State/Province:
Arkansas
City:
Lowell
Full/Part Time:
Full time
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the position is responsible for all driver recruiting efforts for those who apply and are directed to J.B. Hunt. This position is also responsible for outward focused recruiting including soliciting and screening potential drivers for all divisions. Responsible for selling J.B. Hunt's compensation and benefits package to secure qualified drivers.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage outbound and inbound phone calls
- Engage driver leads from computer databases and internet resources by cold calling, e-mail, chat, SMS, campaigns, or other systems/tools as needed
- Maintain contact and track leads, applicants and candidates for current and future opportunities by using a dashboard to direct workflow
- Assist onboaring and background teams in gathering necessary items from driver to expedite the hiring process; address other issues/problems within the process
- Pre-qualify applicants based on minimum hiring requirements of J.B. Hunt and DOT; guide applicants through the pre-qualification and application process
- Explain J.B. Hunt’s pay, benefits, and current opening to potential drivers
- Compare a driver’s qualifications to the requirements of open positions
- Build and maintain relationships with potential candidates and confirm level of interest throughout the hiring process
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- 1 year of recruiting, customer service or sales experience, or suitable combination of education and training
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- Preferred Qualification: Experience in one or more of the following: sales, customer experience, recruiting, transportation/logistics, call center, or related experience
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- Skills and Abilities:
- Self-motivated
- Ability to communicate effectively, especially verbally over the phone
- Ability to manage time effectively and make time-sensitive decisions to meet productivity goals
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
- Experience in a sales position or the ability to manage rejection
- Ability to effectively use a computer in a workplace setting while learning new systems to perform in
- Ability to input data into a computer system while maintaining a phone conversation
Compensation
Benefits
Education
GED, High School
Work Experience:
Customer Service/Account Manager, Driver Recruiting, Sales
Job Opening ID:
00634649 Driver Recruiter in Training (Open)