Driver Recruiter

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, screening, and hiring qualified commercial drivers to support the organization's operational staffing needs. This role focuses on attracting and securing CDL, non-CDL drivers, and driver trainees while maintaining a positive candidate experience and ensuring compliance with all hiring requirements. The Driver Recruiter partners closely with operations leadership to understand workforce needs, reduce vacancies, and improve driver retention. It is imperative that this position act as a role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Recruiting & Sourcing

• Manage recruiting for CDL, non-CDL, and driver trainee positions

• Source candidates through job boards and platforms, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and networking

• Conduct proactive outreach to passive driver candidates

• Develop and maintain driver talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

• Attend hiring events, job fairs, CDL schools, and community recruiting events

• Candidate Screening

• Conduct phone screens in accordance with established metrics to evaluate qualifications, experience, availability, and interest

• Verify CDL requirements, endorsements, driving experience, and employment history

• Assess candidates for cultural fit and alignment with company values

• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner

• Hiring Process Management

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and operations leaders

• Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process

• Ensure all applicant tracking system (ATS) records are accurate and compliant

• Work closely with compliance/onboarding teams to ensure timely pre-employment screening, hiring, and on-boarding processes

• Monitor hiring progress and proactively address bottlenecks

• Partnership with Operations

• Meet regularly with district, operations, and fleet leadership to review staffing needs

• Maintain an understanding of driver staffing levels, turnover trends, and upcoming workforce requirements

• Provide market intelligence regarding compensation, competition, and recruiting trends

• Advise managers on recruiting best practices and candidate selection

• Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report recruiting activity to operational and senior leadership

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
• Understanding of CDL classifications, endorsements, and DOT requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and operational leaders
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 3+ years recruiting/sourcing experience preferred
• Experience recruiting CDL Drivers or transportation personnel
• Ability to independently travel up to 30% to Rumpke's various locations of operation
• Experience in high-volume recruiting environments preferred
• Associates degree in HR, business, or related field preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 20 lbs
• Rarely working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently sitting
• Occasionally standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Office based with travel to operating locations, job fairs, CDL schools, and recruiting events
• Frequent phone and computer use
• May require occasional evening or weekend recruiting activities
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.