The Driver Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, screening, and coordinating qualified drivers to meet the companys operational needs. This role includes active call-outs, candidate follow-ups, and end-to-end support during the recruitment and onboarding process.
Key Responsibilities
Driver Sourcing & Call-Outs
Conduct daily call-outs to potential driver applicants from job portals, referrals, walk-ins, and internal databases.
Reach out to active and passive candidates to invite them for interviews, orientations, and assessments.
Maintain a high call-out volume to ensure steady applicant flow.
Applicant Screening
Pre-screen candidates over the phone to verify qualifications, experience, licenses, and route or vehicle compatibility.
Schedule interviews and coordinate with recruitment or operations teams for evaluation.
Recruitment Coordination
Assist applicants through each stage of the hiring processincluding documentation, initial assessment, and endorsement to operations.
Track applicant status and follow up for pending requirements.
Database Management
Keep applicant records updated and organized.
Monitor recruitment pipelines and generate simple daily or weekly reports.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with operations, dispatch teams, and partner agencies to understand driver requirements per site.
Align recruitment efforts with site needs and urgent manpower requests.
Onboarding Support
Help ensure drivers complete all required documents and orientation sessions before deployment.
Assist in scheduling medical exams, training, and deployment timelines.
Qualifications
At least 1 year of experience in recruitment, HR, or field sourcing (experience with driver or blue-collar recruitment is an advantage).
Strong communication and call-handling skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
Organized, proactive, and able to meet daily call-out and sourcing targets.
Proficient in basic MS Office or Google Workspace tools.
