Fleet Maintenance Recruiter

Are you someone who never rests on their laurels, always strives to go above and beyond, and is committed to keeping your PROMISES? Do you appreciate a company culture that is open, fosters work-life balance, and a dynamic team environment? Then Old Dominion is the home for you. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and from our humble beginnings we know that our People and our Family Spirit are the main ingredient in our secret sauce to success. At Old Dominion we are looking for individuals to join the OD Family that will provide innovative solutions and exceed expectations to keep OD the premier transportation solutions provider.

This position is responsible for recruiting high quality Mechanical Technicians, consisting of Diesel Technicians, Trailer Technicians, Forklift Technicians, along with a variety of mechanically inclined roles within the Maintenance Department. The Fleet Maintenance Recruiter will use traditional and creative recruiting strategies and maintain a surplus of quality mechanical technician candidates for future needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit and pipeline quality Technicians via recruiting websites, employee referrals, on-site recruiting events and other sources
• Sell OD, its family culture, and benefits to earn a commitment from quality Technicians
• Follow up on leads to recruit Technicians and communicate with candidates on current employment opportunities
• Maintain contact with applicants regarding their application and employment statuses
• Travel to recruiting events including trade shows, career fairs, Tech Schools, etc. to recruit Technicians. 15 - 20% travel required.
• Establish immediate rapport with potential Technicians by seeking to understand their career goals and interests and build that relationship to ensure achievement of staffing goals
• Communicate important employment information to applicants including benefits, compensation, etc.
• Review Technician applications for basic qualifications, screen candidates, and conduct interviews
• Work with hiring managers to understand their technician staffing needs and keep them up to date on recruiting progress
• Be an efficient and independent user of the ATS to manage candidate information, create reports, and track data.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Recommend improvements to current employment packages and hiring processes
• Participate in the screening/qualifying process of Tech Schools to determine if they can provide quality candidates

Job Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 2+ years of recruiting experience preferably Technician recruiting
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) preferably Workday Recruiting
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and guidelines
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to provide valuable and timely customer service to candidates, hiring managers and senior level managements

Working Days:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Working Shift:

Shift and hours to be determined.

Work Days and Shift are estimates and are subject to change, at any given time, based on job scheduling and/or business levels. Any information listed regarding Days and Shifts shall be considered a guideline of expectations for the specific position at the time of posting.

Join the OD Family Today!

As a Full Time member of our Family, you and your family are eligible to receive:

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• We prioritize our OD family of employees
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants