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Field Recruiter

Schneider
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Work Model: On-Site

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Shift: First shift

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Schedule: Full time; Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Job Overview

Schneider is seeking a Field Recruiter in Chicago, IL to develop a pipeline of inexperienced and experienced truck driver candidates within their assigned geographical region. The Field Recruiter will do this through boots on the ground sourcing strategies, including holding hiring events, attending job fairs, visiting truck driving schools, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Support Schneider’s Driver Recruiting Team by implementing a regional recruitment strategy that develops a strong pipeline of truck driver candidates.
  • Maintain strong relationships with employment offices, military contacts, truck driving schools, technical colleges and non-profits within a geographical region.
  • Provide the leadership team with feedback on market conditions.
  • Use social media channels to promote the Schneider brand and interact with potential candidates.
  • Travel to different events across the assigned geographical region, including on weekends and at night.
  • Assist with new business start-ups by supplying the staffing needed for success.

Skills And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Passion for interacting with others in a face-to-face environment.
  • Strong knowledge of the truck driving industry.
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to travel 50-75% of the time.
  • Valid driver's license and meet Schneider's DMV record standards

Pay And Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Starting Salary is $82,300 - $102,900 per year based on experience.
  • See full list of driver recruiting benefits .

Schneider's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

Salary : $82,300 - $102,900

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