Driver Recruiter

Job Title: Driver RecruiterJob Description

The Recruiting Lead Caller supports the driver recruiting effort by placing a high volume of outbound calls to previously generated driver leads. The goal is to re-engage the lead, ask a short set of screening questions, and transfer interested and qualified candidates to a Recruiter. This entry-level, temporary position is ideal for someone with call center or high-volume customer service experience who is persistent, comfortable on the phone, and resilient in the face of rejection.

Responsibilities

• Place outbound calls to previously generated driver leads, averaging approximately 100 calls per day.

• Re-engage prior applicants and leads using approved call scripts and talking points.

• Ask a short set of approved screening questions to determine whether the lead remains interested and meets basic qualification criteria.

• Transfer interested and qualified candidates to a Recruiter promptly, providing a brief summary of the screening results.

• Accurately log call outcomes, contact attempts, and screening responses in the applicant tracking system.

• Maintain and update lead contact information, including marking leads as not interested, unreachable, or requesting no further contact.

• Honor all do-not-call and opt-out requests immediately and record them in accordance with company procedure.

• Ask only approved screening questions and refer all other applicant questions to a Recruiter.

• Meet daily and weekly call volume, contact, and transfer goals established by the Director of Recruiting.

• Receive and act on coaching and direction to improve call quality and conversion.

• Maintain the confidentiality of applicant information at all times.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Customer service

• Dispatch

• Data entry

• Microsoft Office

• Dispatching

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to work a consistent schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week

• Comfort placing a high volume of outbound calls throughout the shift

• Call center, telemarketing, inside sales, or high-volume customer service experience preferred

• Experience using an applicant tracking system, customer relationship management (CRM) system, or similar database preferred

• Familiarity with the trucking or transportation industry preferred

Work Environment

This role is based in a trucking office environment. The position aligns with core values of safety, respect and appreciation, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and giving back to the community.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.