HIRING: Driver Recruiter/Dispatcher/Trainer –  Joliet, Illinois

ABOUT LINDEN BULK TRANSPORTATION:

Linden Bulk Transportation, subsidiary of Odyssey Logistics & Technology, is the largest regional tank truck carrier in the Northeast with headquarters in New Jersey. We supply the nation’s leading manufacturers of chemical, petroleum, and bulk liquid products. Linden Bulk is proud to service its customers with over 30 years’ expertise. Learn more here.

Driver Recruiter / Dispatcher / Trainer:

This position will provide a full time resource dedicated to recruiting and qualifying drivers and equipment. In addition, the ideal candidate should express interest in Dispatching and Training.

Location:  Joliet, Illinois

Type: Full Time

Principal Duties: 

  • Interact with all applicants for qualification as drivers
  • Respond to telephone inquiries; accurately explain job opportunities and requirements
  • Process applications received in hand,  via fax and on-line via internet applications
  • Run background checks through DAC/USIS/HireRight and/or TenStreet websites
  • Run PSP checks through USDOT website
  • Verify previous employment via fax or personnel phone calls
  • Arrange orientations in assigned location and satellite facilities
  • Maintain applications and recruiting/qualification forms
  • Perform Road Tests as scheduled
  • Arrange hotels for orientation
  • Coordinate equipment needs with Maintenance Department
  • Enter new drivers in databases; Innovative and LoMaS
  • Assist with monthly license, physical, registration and inspection expiration reports
  • Assist with annual reviews
  • Assist Driver Trainer in training new drivers on Tanker Operations
  • Assist with random drug and alcohol testing
  • Be available to set up Job Fairs, on the road recruiting, ordering and placing recruiting signage on public property, update and order recruiting materials,(brochures, banners, trinkets), etc.
  • Develop strategies to increase driver hiring pipeline and report out same.

The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills or ability required for this position:

  • Class A CDL in good standing is preferred.
  • Any person(s) in this position must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role and environment. Knowledge of DAC/USIS/ HireRight, TenStreet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook computer programs required. Extensive knowledge of FMCSA and DOT regulations for driver hiring and qualifying required. Knowledge of Innovative preferred.

Want to join our team? Fill out the short form below for more information. 

Odyssey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements Odyssey complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Odyssey will not sponsor employment visas.