by Evelyn Amaro at http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/benefits-of-using-a-recruiter
Why should I use a recruiter?
You are at your desk, or at home watching TV when you get a call from a recruiter who has found your contact information using the many secrets of the trade (sorry – that’s one secret I intend to keep). Before you hang up the phone, remember that recruiters can hold the keys to the hidden jewels of the job market. Use them and they may just open the door to a new career opportunity. I am not saying this because I am a recruiter, because I’m not – I just work for them. What I have learned working behind the scenes is the important role a recruiter can play in a person's career path. Even if you are not looking now, you may need their help later, so this applies to those who are blissfully happy with their careers, as well as those looking for a new opportunity. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should use a recruiter.
Hidden Job Market. I said earlier that recruiters hold the hidden jewels of the job market, and here they are – undisclosed jobs. Many times, especially with Sr level positions, companies have confidential roles that are for restricted eyes only. Companies then turn to recruiters for help with these positions. You cannot find these positions listed on Monster, or the various other job sites on the web. Imagine - your dream job may just be a recruiter away. This point goes hand in hand with #2.
Connections. Recruiters have clout with hiring managers and sr. level executives - many of us do not. You send your resume to numerous companies, and post your resume on various job sites to no avail. You still haven’t heard a peep. Recruiters have the connections to not only get you in the door, but also get feedback – whether positive or negative – rather quickly. Think of how many others are applying to the same job you are…tons. Hiring managers and HR personnel simply cannot and do not have the time to review every resume. A recruiter can guarantee that you won’t be just another resume in a pile; you will be sent to Sr manager who will review your resume. Don’t you love recruiters just a little bit more now?
Expertise. Are you underpaid? Overpaid? Are you ready for a Sr role? Are your technical skills up to par? There are a number of questions that can help you make an informed decision when it comes to strategic career planning, and a recruiter is a great resource to utilize. They can help you find answers and ask questions that will guide you to the right job and the right steps to take in order to advance your career. Best of all, this information is free, unbiased and essential when determining your position and worth in today’s job market.
End Game is the same. You and your recruiter have the same goal, and that is to make sure you are putting your best foot forward, meeting the right people, and hopefully getting you an ideal role that is a perfect fit for both you and your future employer. They're on your side. This leads me to point #5…
Long-term ally. Let’s say you found a recruiter, you find a job (whether it was their role or not), and you are now perfectly content, remember this may not always be the case. Come 3-5 years down the line you may decide to try your hands at a new company/role again. Or you may spend the rest of your days in the company you are working for, but may need advice when it comes to compensation, employee rights, etc… You now have an ally that is there for you to utilize. Recruiters (meaning legitimate, professional recruiters) are in it for the long haul. They are in the business of building relationships with both candidates and clients, and making sure both parties are equally satisfied. Therefore you not only gain a new role, but you also gain an important ally to guide you through your current and future career path.
So the next time a recruiter calls you, you just might want to pick up the phone.
-Evelyn Amaro
My dad is a truck driver and business owner, hauling locally. At one point was an OTR (over the road) driver too. So, I've grown up around trucks and drivers in a local environment and stories of life lessons in trucking. Currently, while recruiting for truck drivers, I've come across many forums, blogs, and usergroups for the industry and learned more about the opportunties out there for the truck driver of today.
(Article share time!) Source: http://www.lifeasatrucker.com/types-of-truck-driving-jobs.html
Types of Truck Driving Jobs
There are many types of truck driving jobs. Your responsibilities vary greatly depending upon which type you choose. Explore the different possibilities before you decide which direction you take. The more specialized the job you choose the more money you will make. Caveat: The reality is as a new driver, your choices will be limited. The specialized typically requires a year or more experience first, which is sensible. They pay more for a reason.
These specialized types of jobs pays more because it there is more work, more responsibility and could be a higher level of danger.
I have driven doubles from coast to coast for a few months in a team operation. Most of my driving has been regular dry van but specializing in furniture transport.
They key is looking into what each type of truck driving jobs involve doing in order to determine where you want to eventually end up. Furniture transport for instance is demanding and dirty. You unload a truck load of furniture at multiple stops. A lot of drivers don't want to do this. But if you want to find a trucking job that helps you stay in shape and pay you better than average, furniture transport may interest you.
List of Different Types of Truck Driving Jobs
Pulling a Dry Van - This is the most common trucking job for new drivers. Usually a 53ft trailer to haul dry or none perishable goods. Since these jobs are the easier to get and require the least from the driver they are also the lowest paying trucking job. (Generally speaking) Depending on what you are hauling in those dry vans which might be determined by the type of company you work for down the road. Again, as far as new drivers, you will likely be hired to pull regular freight over the road in these trailers.
Pulling Reefer or Hauling Refrigerated Freight - These are the units that you see with the air conditioner at the front of the trailer. They haul freight that must be kept at or below specific temperatures sometimes frozen or even below frozen. This adds an extra level of responsibility and an extra level of pay!
Freight haulers 'Freight haulers' is a broad umbrella term that you will hear used often by truckers who are not regular freight haulers. For instance a bull hauler may refer to a driver pulling refer or dry van as a freight hauler.
Technically we all are freight haulers, but technically doesn't really matter. What matters is that you know what is implied when the term is used. For more info click on the link.
(Just like technically we all are on a diet, but society perceives the meaning as specifically eating in a way and with the purpose to lose weight.)
Hauling Flat Bed Loads - They are the guys you see hauling anything from airplanes to scaffolding for construction to tanks for the military.They can also haul oversize and other freight that is just not suitable for loading inside of a trailer. The loads needed to be secured more cautiously and sometimes tarped in inclement weather. More work, more pay.
Pulling a Low Boy - These are the trailers you see with the middle real low to the street/highway/ground(you know what I mean). I don't know for sure why its low like that, I would think its lower to lower the center of gravity or so taller equipment can ride without increasing the height from the ground. In any case these often used in hauling over sized and overweight loads and sometimes over length. Often they require escort vehicles when transporting these loads depending on where they are traveling. (Different states has different guidelines and restrictions)
Tankers - Tankers are used mostly to haul liquids. These guys haul anything from the gasoline you use everyday to the milk you buy in the grocery store. They also haul chemicals and gases which may be highly explosive. Special training is required because it is easy to turn over hauling liquid as the center of gravity changes. What many people don't realize is that tankers are also used to haul dry bulk products like sugar and cement.
Bull Haulers - They pull trailers designed for the transportation of live animals. Most often cattle. These guys learn a lot of special rules to hauling live animals. Many bull haulers follow the footsteps of their family members. Thanks to them, your local grocer is able to provide you all the meat you can afford. Click on the title to see a video of a bull hauler in on the job
Auto haulers/Car haulers - Pretty self explanatory. You've seen the special trailers loaded up with all types of vehicles. They may be transporting from a port or an auction to your local lots. A lot of responsibility and of course more pay.
Household Movers - Bed Buggers - Van Lines - These are the guys who haul the furniture away when you need to get out of dodge. Ok relocate or move.
Hard work (good exercise) and great pay. I have heard long term guys talk about wear and tear on your body. On the flip side I have seen some older cats who looks like they are in great shape and younger than you would guess. Do a test....go up to couple of Van Lines crews and find the oldest looking guy and ask how old he is. If he is over 50, I be he won't look it!
Container Haulers - These are the metal containers that you also see going across the country on train cars. These guys usually pick their containers up from ports and take them to distribution points or from terminal to terminal or another port. Anything you can imagine being imported may be in these containers. Lol, and who knows what else! Check out the funny container video.
LTL Drivers - In these types of truck driving jobs the driver carries less than a truckload which means multiple stops of just a few pieces, not a trailer barely loaded. These guys usually have to unload the freight themselves.
Class B Drivers - These jobs don't require a class A. Most of them pay hourly from $8 or $10 and up. They pay less but are usually your easiest to find local job. Garbage trucks, cement mixers and dump trucks are common class b types of truck driving jobs however there are many flat bed straight jobs too that require class b licenses.
Local Driving Jobs - This type of trucking job usually pays by the hour and the driver spends his or her night at home. A lot of these jobs do require long work days. You may leave before your family gets up in the morning and get home after they are asleep at night. Yes, I know, probably not exactly what you had in mind for a local trucking job.
Regional Jobs - Truckers driving regionally usually go out 2 or 3 states from their local terminal. If their local terminal is at home then they usually get home after being out every 2 or 3 days.
OTR drivers - Also know as over the road drivers are usually away from home as much as 2 or 5 weeks. (sometimes more, sometimes less depends on the company you work with.) They go cross country from one location to another. This is an umbrella term which includes driving many types of equipment. Almost any of the other types of trucking job can be OTR or over the road as opposed to local, regional, dedicated.
Team Driving Jobs - These types of truck driving jobs require you to have faith in another persons driving ability while you sleep. As you can imagine it can be frustrating. However, team driving can be the solution to people who finds themselves lonely driving by themselves. Team drivers can make more money as a team if both people have equal ability at staying awake and driving no matter what time their shift happens to occur. Teams work best if the 2 drivers have compatible personalities and driving abilities.
Pulling Hoppers/ Hauling Grain - Hauling grain is usually done with hopper trailers for easy dumping. It takes training beyond what it would take to pull a dry van so I call it a specialize area. I don't know a lot about hauling grain or pulling hoppers but Steve O has said he would enlighten us with his short early experience with pulling a hopper.It really sounded interesting and dirty!
Oilfield Trucking Jobs - These jobs are of course at some point linked to oil fields. Some jobs go from oilfield to oilfield, others will have you hauling equipment from equipment places to oilfields. Of course you will also go from oilfield to refineries. Most companies that do this type of work specialize in oilfield work. Other trucking companies may just have a division to service the oilfields.
Heavy Equipment Hauler - trucking is tough enough driving regular freight but if you want more money, more challenge, and more responsibility hauling heavy equipment is one way to do it. It's kind of self explanatory what you will be doing! (yes this is the same as pulling a low boy, I listed it both ways so it would not be missed by someone searching for the job in the other way) Make sure you are up for doing what the description calls for when you are deciding on the type of truck driving job you want. Remember though that most of the specialized jobs like hauling liquid naturally require a little experience first.
What type of truck driving do you prefer?
The truck driver jobs I am currently recruiting for offer daytime hours, home in the evenings, new trucks, a variable bonus program, full-time benefits and all the advantages of the heavy equipment hauling experience!
Contact me to see if we have an opening in your area!
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
(Article share time!) Source: http://www.lifeasatrucker.com/types-of-truck-driving-jobs.html
Types of Truck Driving Jobs
There are many types of truck driving jobs. Your responsibilities vary greatly depending upon which type you choose. Explore the different possibilities before you decide which direction you take. The more specialized the job you choose the more money you will make. Caveat: The reality is as a new driver, your choices will be limited. The specialized typically requires a year or more experience first, which is sensible. They pay more for a reason.
These specialized types of jobs pays more because it there is more work, more responsibility and could be a higher level of danger.
I have driven doubles from coast to coast for a few months in a team operation. Most of my driving has been regular dry van but specializing in furniture transport.
They key is looking into what each type of truck driving jobs involve doing in order to determine where you want to eventually end up. Furniture transport for instance is demanding and dirty. You unload a truck load of furniture at multiple stops. A lot of drivers don't want to do this. But if you want to find a trucking job that helps you stay in shape and pay you better than average, furniture transport may interest you.
List of Different Types of Truck Driving Jobs
Pulling a Dry Van - This is the most common trucking job for new drivers. Usually a 53ft trailer to haul dry or none perishable goods. Since these jobs are the easier to get and require the least from the driver they are also the lowest paying trucking job. (Generally speaking) Depending on what you are hauling in those dry vans which might be determined by the type of company you work for down the road. Again, as far as new drivers, you will likely be hired to pull regular freight over the road in these trailers.
Pulling Reefer or Hauling Refrigerated Freight - These are the units that you see with the air conditioner at the front of the trailer. They haul freight that must be kept at or below specific temperatures sometimes frozen or even below frozen. This adds an extra level of responsibility and an extra level of pay!
Freight haulers 'Freight haulers' is a broad umbrella term that you will hear used often by truckers who are not regular freight haulers. For instance a bull hauler may refer to a driver pulling refer or dry van as a freight hauler.
Technically we all are freight haulers, but technically doesn't really matter. What matters is that you know what is implied when the term is used. For more info click on the link.
(Just like technically we all are on a diet, but society perceives the meaning as specifically eating in a way and with the purpose to lose weight.)
Hauling Flat Bed Loads - They are the guys you see hauling anything from airplanes to scaffolding for construction to tanks for the military.They can also haul oversize and other freight that is just not suitable for loading inside of a trailer. The loads needed to be secured more cautiously and sometimes tarped in inclement weather. More work, more pay.
Pulling a Low Boy - These are the trailers you see with the middle real low to the street/highway/ground(you know what I mean). I don't know for sure why its low like that, I would think its lower to lower the center of gravity or so taller equipment can ride without increasing the height from the ground. In any case these often used in hauling over sized and overweight loads and sometimes over length. Often they require escort vehicles when transporting these loads depending on where they are traveling. (Different states has different guidelines and restrictions)
Tankers - Tankers are used mostly to haul liquids. These guys haul anything from the gasoline you use everyday to the milk you buy in the grocery store. They also haul chemicals and gases which may be highly explosive. Special training is required because it is easy to turn over hauling liquid as the center of gravity changes. What many people don't realize is that tankers are also used to haul dry bulk products like sugar and cement.
Bull Haulers - They pull trailers designed for the transportation of live animals. Most often cattle. These guys learn a lot of special rules to hauling live animals. Many bull haulers follow the footsteps of their family members. Thanks to them, your local grocer is able to provide you all the meat you can afford. Click on the title to see a video of a bull hauler in on the job
Auto haulers/Car haulers - Pretty self explanatory. You've seen the special trailers loaded up with all types of vehicles. They may be transporting from a port or an auction to your local lots. A lot of responsibility and of course more pay.
Household Movers - Bed Buggers - Van Lines - These are the guys who haul the furniture away when you need to get out of dodge. Ok relocate or move.
Hard work (good exercise) and great pay. I have heard long term guys talk about wear and tear on your body. On the flip side I have seen some older cats who looks like they are in great shape and younger than you would guess. Do a test....go up to couple of Van Lines crews and find the oldest looking guy and ask how old he is. If he is over 50, I be he won't look it!
Container Haulers - These are the metal containers that you also see going across the country on train cars. These guys usually pick their containers up from ports and take them to distribution points or from terminal to terminal or another port. Anything you can imagine being imported may be in these containers. Lol, and who knows what else! Check out the funny container video.
LTL Drivers - In these types of truck driving jobs the driver carries less than a truckload which means multiple stops of just a few pieces, not a trailer barely loaded. These guys usually have to unload the freight themselves.
Class B Drivers - These jobs don't require a class A. Most of them pay hourly from $8 or $10 and up. They pay less but are usually your easiest to find local job. Garbage trucks, cement mixers and dump trucks are common class b types of truck driving jobs however there are many flat bed straight jobs too that require class b licenses.
Local Driving Jobs - This type of trucking job usually pays by the hour and the driver spends his or her night at home. A lot of these jobs do require long work days. You may leave before your family gets up in the morning and get home after they are asleep at night. Yes, I know, probably not exactly what you had in mind for a local trucking job.
Regional Jobs - Truckers driving regionally usually go out 2 or 3 states from their local terminal. If their local terminal is at home then they usually get home after being out every 2 or 3 days.
OTR drivers - Also know as over the road drivers are usually away from home as much as 2 or 5 weeks. (sometimes more, sometimes less depends on the company you work with.) They go cross country from one location to another. This is an umbrella term which includes driving many types of equipment. Almost any of the other types of trucking job can be OTR or over the road as opposed to local, regional, dedicated.
Team Driving Jobs - These types of truck driving jobs require you to have faith in another persons driving ability while you sleep. As you can imagine it can be frustrating. However, team driving can be the solution to people who finds themselves lonely driving by themselves. Team drivers can make more money as a team if both people have equal ability at staying awake and driving no matter what time their shift happens to occur. Teams work best if the 2 drivers have compatible personalities and driving abilities.
Pulling Hoppers/ Hauling Grain - Hauling grain is usually done with hopper trailers for easy dumping. It takes training beyond what it would take to pull a dry van so I call it a specialize area. I don't know a lot about hauling grain or pulling hoppers but Steve O has said he would enlighten us with his short early experience with pulling a hopper.It really sounded interesting and dirty!
Oilfield Trucking Jobs - These jobs are of course at some point linked to oil fields. Some jobs go from oilfield to oilfield, others will have you hauling equipment from equipment places to oilfields. Of course you will also go from oilfield to refineries. Most companies that do this type of work specialize in oilfield work. Other trucking companies may just have a division to service the oilfields.
Heavy Equipment Hauler - trucking is tough enough driving regular freight but if you want more money, more challenge, and more responsibility hauling heavy equipment is one way to do it. It's kind of self explanatory what you will be doing! (yes this is the same as pulling a low boy, I listed it both ways so it would not be missed by someone searching for the job in the other way) Make sure you are up for doing what the description calls for when you are deciding on the type of truck driving job you want. Remember though that most of the specialized jobs like hauling liquid naturally require a little experience first.
What type of truck driving do you prefer?
The truck driver jobs I am currently recruiting for offer daytime hours, home in the evenings, new trucks, a variable bonus program, full-time benefits and all the advantages of the heavy equipment hauling experience!
Contact me to see if we have an opening in your area!
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Seeking local candidate with outside sales experience in an industrial, commercial setting. Prefer heavy equipment or machinery experience.
Responsible for generating profitable revenue by sourcing new customers and accounts, growing and retaining existing accounts, and providing unmatched customer service.
Essential Functions:
Account Management: Learns to manage assigned territory and accounts by developing and employing a thorough understanding of customer needs, competitors, and market conditions. Participates in targeting sales calls to customers at job sites, business offices, and institutional account locations to coordinate customer needs and rent equipment.
Retains and Grows Accounts: Learns techniques to retain existing accounts by meeting customer product and service needs. Assists in resolving customer issues efficiently and effectively, manages customer expectations and coordinates with the sales team. Works with District Sales Manager, Branch Manager and mentors to match customer needs with the right equipment and negotiates rental contracts. Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating positive, long-term relationships with job site account representatives and account decision makers.
Prospects New Accounts: Learns to prospect new business by soliciting favorable contacts with potential new accounts based on territory analysis and planning. Works with seasoned salespeople to meet or exceed rental revenue forecast without sacrificing month-over-month price improvement.
Market Strategy: Learns to meet rental revenue and sales goals by developing and executing a successful business strategy to meet revenue goals. Assists in analyzing market conditions, competitive position, and potential and current customer needs to obtain rental contracts and generate business on assigned accounts. May participate in pricing decisions within approved guidelines.
Sales Accountability: Prepares reports on sales results, market conditions, or account metrics. May assist with collecting customer accounts or in familiarizing and training customers on equipment and vehicles. May negotiate contracts within established guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum three years sales and account management experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals.
Requires Bachelor's Degree or some college and 5 years sales work experience.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong customer service skills with ability to successfully cold call new and potential customers.
Holds a valid driver's license.
Company Vehicle Provided with Position.
Send a resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Responsible for generating profitable revenue by sourcing new customers and accounts, growing and retaining existing accounts, and providing unmatched customer service.
Essential Functions:
Account Management: Learns to manage assigned territory and accounts by developing and employing a thorough understanding of customer needs, competitors, and market conditions. Participates in targeting sales calls to customers at job sites, business offices, and institutional account locations to coordinate customer needs and rent equipment.
Retains and Grows Accounts: Learns techniques to retain existing accounts by meeting customer product and service needs. Assists in resolving customer issues efficiently and effectively, manages customer expectations and coordinates with the sales team. Works with District Sales Manager, Branch Manager and mentors to match customer needs with the right equipment and negotiates rental contracts. Ensures customer satisfaction by facilitating positive, long-term relationships with job site account representatives and account decision makers.
Prospects New Accounts: Learns to prospect new business by soliciting favorable contacts with potential new accounts based on territory analysis and planning. Works with seasoned salespeople to meet or exceed rental revenue forecast without sacrificing month-over-month price improvement.
Market Strategy: Learns to meet rental revenue and sales goals by developing and executing a successful business strategy to meet revenue goals. Assists in analyzing market conditions, competitive position, and potential and current customer needs to obtain rental contracts and generate business on assigned accounts. May participate in pricing decisions within approved guidelines.
Sales Accountability: Prepares reports on sales results, market conditions, or account metrics. May assist with collecting customer accounts or in familiarizing and training customers on equipment and vehicles. May negotiate contracts within established guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum three years sales and account management experience in the attainment of challenging sales goals.
Requires Bachelor's Degree or some college and 5 years sales work experience.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong customer service skills with ability to successfully cold call new and potential customers.
Holds a valid driver's license.
Company Vehicle Provided with Position.
Send a resume and summary of qualifications to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
I've conducted some great and not so great phone interviewing lately. So, there's no better time to share some tips about this.
1. Eat food, chew gum, drink
2. Act tired or bored
3. Get overly chummy or familiar with the interviewer – you aren’t to that point yet, no matter how friendly or down to earth she seems
4. Pay attention to anything other than the conversation & perhaps your resume. Do NOT surf the internet, check your Blackberry, or flip through a magazine!
5. Mention anything to do with politics, religion, your collection of antique wooden buttons, your deep fascination with Lindsay Lohan, etc.
6. Use a cell phone: unless you have an outstanding signal and NEVER drop calls, use a land line
7. Be unable to provide a concise bio – i.e., your two minute elevator speech
8. Say anything negative about your current employer or past employers.
9. Inquire too specifically about benefits, salary, etc. – save it for a face to face interview – phone interviews are for screening out unqualified candidates
10. Talk about yourself in the 3rd person
11. Know nothing about the interviewing company
12. Don’t have a list of your accomplishments in front of you, organized by topic or category
Source: http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/05/28/12-things-to-not-do-during-your-phone-interview/
1. Eat food, chew gum, drink
2. Act tired or bored
3. Get overly chummy or familiar with the interviewer – you aren’t to that point yet, no matter how friendly or down to earth she seems
4. Pay attention to anything other than the conversation & perhaps your resume. Do NOT surf the internet, check your Blackberry, or flip through a magazine!
5. Mention anything to do with politics, religion, your collection of antique wooden buttons, your deep fascination with Lindsay Lohan, etc.
6. Use a cell phone: unless you have an outstanding signal and NEVER drop calls, use a land line
7. Be unable to provide a concise bio – i.e., your two minute elevator speech
8. Say anything negative about your current employer or past employers.
9. Inquire too specifically about benefits, salary, etc. – save it for a face to face interview – phone interviews are for screening out unqualified candidates
10. Talk about yourself in the 3rd person
11. Know nothing about the interviewing company
12. Don’t have a list of your accomplishments in front of you, organized by topic or category
Source: http://www.practicalhacks.com/2008/05/28/12-things-to-not-do-during-your-phone-interview/
2 Job Openings in Woodward, OK!
Truck Driver - Class A CDL
Maintenance Supervisor (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)
Full-time hourly, variable bonus, benefits!
Driver CDL
In this position you will deliver and pick-up large equipment for local customer routes.
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups in a timely manner.
• Safely moves and positions inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
• Orients customers in the rental equipment operation.
• Maintains required paperwork according to company policy, federal, state and provincial regulations.
Qualifications
• Class A CDL license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in operating large semi-trucks or related vehicles preferred
• Knowledge in local, provincial, state and federal regulations and laws relative to safe and legal operation of a vehicle used for cargo transport.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate.
Maintenance, Supervisor
In this position you will maintain quality, cost and service standards by supervising employees performing the repair and maintenance of rental equipment, tools and vehicles. You will also ensure safe practices and compliance with standard maintenance and repair procedures.
• Manages day-to-day shop operations by overseeing maintenance and repair activities involving mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Prioritizes work orders and makes assignments.
• Provides technical guidance by helping diagnose problems or interpret procedures for preventative maintenance, maintenance and equipment repair.
• Increases operational effectiveness by having a significant impact on recruiting, training, developing and retaining qualified employees.
Qualifications
Prefer two years experience in a work leadership or supervisory role. Two to four years experience as a mechanic, preferably with demonstrated ability to complete routine to complex repairs of equipment, tools and vehicles. Effective supervisory and mechanical skills. High School diploma or equivalent required.
To Apply, send resume by email to Kimberly Hughes
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Truck Driver - Class A CDL
Maintenance Supervisor (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)
Full-time hourly, variable bonus, benefits!
Driver CDL
In this position you will deliver and pick-up large equipment for local customer routes.
• Makes deliveries and pick-ups in a timely manner.
• Safely moves and positions inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates orientation toward excellent customer service by conducting daily activities, communications, and interactions in a cooperative, positive, and professional manner.
• Orients customers in the rental equipment operation.
• Maintains required paperwork according to company policy, federal, state and provincial regulations.
Qualifications
• Class A CDL license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in operating large semi-trucks or related vehicles preferred
• Knowledge in local, provincial, state and federal regulations and laws relative to safe and legal operation of a vehicle used for cargo transport.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, crouch and kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in unprotected weather elements, wear hard-toed shoes and other required personal protective equipment, enter and exit vehicle appointed to drive. Must possess necessary skills to perform all duties required on vehicle assigned to operate.
Maintenance, Supervisor
In this position you will maintain quality, cost and service standards by supervising employees performing the repair and maintenance of rental equipment, tools and vehicles. You will also ensure safe practices and compliance with standard maintenance and repair procedures.
• Manages day-to-day shop operations by overseeing maintenance and repair activities involving mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Prioritizes work orders and makes assignments.
• Provides technical guidance by helping diagnose problems or interpret procedures for preventative maintenance, maintenance and equipment repair.
• Increases operational effectiveness by having a significant impact on recruiting, training, developing and retaining qualified employees.
Qualifications
Prefer two years experience in a work leadership or supervisory role. Two to four years experience as a mechanic, preferably with demonstrated ability to complete routine to complex repairs of equipment, tools and vehicles. Effective supervisory and mechanical skills. High School diploma or equivalent required.
To Apply, send resume by email to Kimberly Hughes
kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Recently recruiting for a client that is about to undergo an acquisition has brought up a lot of questions and concerns in my daily recruiting efforts. Generally, I’m assisting with tough-to-fill requisitions based on job description, location, etc. but add a pending buyout on top of that and things become even more complicated. More candidates are hesitant to apply; more offers are turned down, and more hiring managers delay the decision making process. So, what can we do as recruiters to help ease this process?
The Truth
It’s always been a priority to drive and build relationships, to understand the requirements of the job and the client, the needs of the hiring managers, and the connection with the candidate. I’ve learned to ask more questions and demand more answers from my account team. Why is this position open? How will the acquisition affect our client? How has this hiring manager dealt with the other openings in the region? There must be a future for the open position for sourcing to be worthwhile. As a first step, ensure that the need is valid, otherwise move on to a job that would be more efficient to spend time on. We’re going for the gold, to get a hire, to make all parties happy. And candidates appreciate honesty, so give them what you can.
The Sell
It’s all in the details. Most candidates want to know about the pay, benefits, working hours, bonus, commission, growth opportunities etc. Know these answers; be proactive and prepared with this information to communicate by phone and email. Multiple forms of contact help to personalize and assure these incentives for the job seeker. Keep the focus on the candidate, the job-fit for their background, and what your client can do for the future of their career. Confidence is contagious.
The Culture
It may be hard to get a grasp on how the culture may change when another company begins to put their practices in place. However, culture is a personal thing. Stay close to the employee structure and management styles for the position in which you are sourcing. Ask questions about any anticipated changes for the work environment. When screening the candidate, determine the cultures of their previous employers and why they did or did not succeed in them. In turn, sell those successes back to the hiring manager.
As a recruiter, we are the driving force to help determine the best way to make an impact for the client and to be the liaison for the candidate and the company. Essentially, a sourcing strategy for recruiting during an acquisition or merger should just be an amped-up original plan. Be ready to increase skills in customer service, relationship management, and communication. A merger is not only expansion for a business; it is a growth opportunity in talent acquisition.
Employees, job seekers, and fellow recruiters – what have been your experiences, challenges, and successes with mergers and acquisitions?
Please share comments below or emails to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
The Truth
It’s always been a priority to drive and build relationships, to understand the requirements of the job and the client, the needs of the hiring managers, and the connection with the candidate. I’ve learned to ask more questions and demand more answers from my account team. Why is this position open? How will the acquisition affect our client? How has this hiring manager dealt with the other openings in the region? There must be a future for the open position for sourcing to be worthwhile. As a first step, ensure that the need is valid, otherwise move on to a job that would be more efficient to spend time on. We’re going for the gold, to get a hire, to make all parties happy. And candidates appreciate honesty, so give them what you can.
The Sell
It’s all in the details. Most candidates want to know about the pay, benefits, working hours, bonus, commission, growth opportunities etc. Know these answers; be proactive and prepared with this information to communicate by phone and email. Multiple forms of contact help to personalize and assure these incentives for the job seeker. Keep the focus on the candidate, the job-fit for their background, and what your client can do for the future of their career. Confidence is contagious.
The Culture
It may be hard to get a grasp on how the culture may change when another company begins to put their practices in place. However, culture is a personal thing. Stay close to the employee structure and management styles for the position in which you are sourcing. Ask questions about any anticipated changes for the work environment. When screening the candidate, determine the cultures of their previous employers and why they did or did not succeed in them. In turn, sell those successes back to the hiring manager.
As a recruiter, we are the driving force to help determine the best way to make an impact for the client and to be the liaison for the candidate and the company. Essentially, a sourcing strategy for recruiting during an acquisition or merger should just be an amped-up original plan. Be ready to increase skills in customer service, relationship management, and communication. A merger is not only expansion for a business; it is a growth opportunity in talent acquisition.
Employees, job seekers, and fellow recruiters – what have been your experiences, challenges, and successes with mergers and acquisitions?
Please share comments below or emails to kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com
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