Orientation Specialist
ELLENWOOD, GA
8-5
Position open to remote: No

Who We Are:
Relentlessly Delivering Big Ideas. U.S. Xpress is one of the nation’s largest asset-based trucking companies. But the most valuable asset we offer isn’t tractors, trailers, or even our exclusive, cutting-edge technology. It’s the collective brainpower of thousands of visionaries and problem-solvers. Together, we are revolutionizing the transportation industry by providing innovative, custom solutions. And, here, we believe in the sanctity of a promise—both to our customers, and our people. When we focus our varied talents on reshaping the future of transportation, that’s what we call the POWER OF U.S.

Why U.S. Xpress?
Right Role. Right Tools. Right People. We invest in our talent starting on day one. You will be provided with personal and professional development opportunities that complement your interests and encourage you to build a career you’re passionate about. Whether it is employee stock options, profit-sharing, 401K, professional development, or our competitive pay, we help prepare you for the future. Be part of an organization that values out-of-the-box thinking and rewards employees for going above and beyond. Curious about the other benefits of working with us? Check out other perks below!

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Vacation, Sick, & Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site work out facility

What You’ll Do:
To efficiently and effectively process drivers attending orientation. Drivers must be processed through Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and U.S. Xpress policy to ensure a quick and effective hiring process.

• Verify and scan all information on driver’s licenses, permanent residence cards and social security cards. Clip all documents, including physical standards test, medical cards and physicals, chain of custody and direct deposit forms, to driver files.
• Enter driver corrections into paperless system. Assist drivers in correcting information on paperless applications and resubmit the applications for verification.
• Enter driver questionnaires and general information into personnel files. Collect all driver paper documents for driver’s files and send to Corporate on weekly basis.
• Organize driver documents for driver to carry on the road in truck.
• Assists walk in applicants in hiring process. Assist temporary disqualified drivers retake physical standards test during Orientation.
• Order drivers lunches on a daily basis. Keep track of receipts and send to contact for verification process.
• Enter all discrepancies concerning drivers’ licenses and social security cards into spreadsheet and send to Personnel and Safety Departments.
• Sign out all driver materials needed for Orientation. Keep list for supervisor to enter into an Orientation Materials spreadsheet.
• Assist drivers going through disqualification process by explaining the issues or problem.
• May have to assist other terminals with Orientation process by completing driver profiles in paperless system.
• May have to be a back-up instructor for Driver Orientation classes. May have to teach certain parts of Orientation class, such as how to correctly complete the I-9’s.
• May be responsible for assigning work or task to include: addressing any paperless process issues revolving around the processing of a driver-files entry, corrections, clipping, pre-auditing, contract completions, disqualifications and activations.
• May be responsible for training new orientation members.

What We’re Looking For:
Education

Experience

• Experience in the transportation industry preferred.

Skills/Certifications

• DOT knowledge of driver requirements preferred
• Knowledge of Excel, Paperless System, and AS 400 preferred
• Ability to scan and use of copy machine preferred
• Good organization and communication skills required

Supervisory Responsibility: none

Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.