DOT Driver Recruiter

Who We Are

Meritum Energy is a leading provider of propane, natural gas, diesel, and other mobile energy solutions throughout Texas, New Mexico, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and North Carolina. Known for our unwavering commitment to safety, service excellence, and community partnership, we proudly stand by our company motto: We Sell Service.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting our team members with benefits that match our values of safety, service, and stability. Here’s what you can expect:

- Competitive hourly wage

- 401(k) with 6% company match

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- AD&D insurance

- Paid time off

- Monday–Friday schedule – home every night

- Referral bonus program

Job Summary

Meritum Energy is seeking a motivated and compliance-focused DOT Owner Operator/Driver Recruiter to lead the full-cycle recruitment and onboarding process for CDL drivers and owner operators across multiple operating regions.

This role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified safety-sensitive candidates while ensuring strict adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and company compliance standards. The ideal candidate will proactively build driver pipelines, develop strong relationships with hiring manager, and ensure the best candidate experience throughout the process.

- Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans specific to CDL drivers and owner operators

- Source, screen, and engage qualified candidates through job boards, networking, and industry outreach

- Review and verify DOT driver applications for accuracy and completeness

- Create, post, and manage job advertisements internally and across external job boards and industry specific platforms

- Facilitate the new hire onboarding including offer letters, background checks and DOT review process

- Conduct regular follow-up meetings with Hiring Managers to assess recruiting effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed

- Communicates hiring process, timelines, and compliance requirements to candidates

- All other duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Education and/or Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or relevant field or a minimum of two (2) years of recruiting experience (transportation or CDL recruiting preferred)

- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees and managers

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Independent worker, detail-oriented & proactive problem solver

- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines with high quality work

- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

- Must be proficient with using the current Microsoft Office suite

Physical Requirements:

- Regularly and safely lifts, carries, and handles supplies and equipment weighing at least 20 pounds

- Must be able to sit extended periods of time

- Repeat the same movements

- Ability to speak clearly and eloquently with the ability to be responsive

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is expected to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Also, whether particular duties or demands listed above or elsewhere are “essential” is a case-by-case determination, depending on the operational realities and staffing at the individual location. For questions about whether a particular function is essential in your particular role, please contact HR at (210) 876-3560.

Meritum Energy Holdings is an equal opportunity employer to all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam War Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.