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Driver roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialized degree, such as logistics engineering, transportation management, or a related technical field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and petition USCIS before your start date. Use this page to find companies with active H-1B visa filing history for Driver and related transportation roles.
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INTRODUCTION
Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.
When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.
This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Driver Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, screening, and hiring qualified commercial drivers to support the organization's operational staffing needs. This role focuses on attracting and securing CDL, non-CDL drivers, and driver trainees while maintaining a positive candidate experience and ensuring compliance with all hiring requirements. The Driver Recruiter partners closely with operations leadership to understand workforce needs, reduce vacancies, and improve driver retention. It is imperative that this position act as a role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.
Responsibilities of Position:
- Manage recruiting for CDL, non-CDL, and driver trainee positions
- Source candidates through job boards and platforms, social media, employee referrals, community outreach, and networking
- Conduct proactive outreach to passive driver candidates
- Develop and maintain driver talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
- Attend hiring events, job fairs, CDL schools, and community recruiting events
- Conduct phone screens in accordance with established metrics to evaluate qualifications, experience, availability, and interest
- Verify CDL requirements, endorsements, driving experience, and employment history
- Assess candidates for cultural fit and alignment with company values
- Present qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and operations leaders
- Manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment process
- Ensure all applicant tracking system (ATS) records are accurate and compliant
- Work closely with compliance/onboarding teams to ensure timely pre-employment screening, hiring, and onboarding processes
- Monitor hiring progress and proactively address bottlenecks
- Meet regularly with district, operations, and fleet leadership to review staffing needs
- Maintain an understanding of driver staffing levels, turnover trends, and upcoming workforce requirements
- Provide market intelligence regarding compensation, competition, and recruiting trends
- Advise managers on recruiting best practices and candidate selection
- Track and report recruiting activity to operational and senior leadership
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position will not manage employees.
SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED FOR POSITION
- Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
- Understanding of CDL classifications, endorsements, and DOT requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and operational leaders
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and recruiting technologies
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR POSITION
- 3+ years recruiting/sourcing experience preferred
- Experience recruiting CDL Drivers or transportation personnel
- Ability to independently travel up to 30% to Rumpke's various locations of operation
- Experience in high-volume recruiting environments preferred
- Associates degree in HR, business, or related field preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN A REGULAR WORKDAY
- Rarely lifting/carrying a max of 20 lbs
- Rarely working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
- Frequently sitting
- Occasionally standing/walking
ADDITIONAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ASPECTS
- Office based with travel to operating locations, job fairs, CDL schools, and recruiting events
- Frequent phone and computer use
- May require occasional evening or weekend recruiting activities
- Ability to travel between offices, as required
- Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
- Must be able to read and speak the English language
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Education
Required: High School or better
Preferred: Associates or better in Relevant field
General Education Diploma or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires the position to demand a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Check O*NET for the Driver occupation profile and confirm your employer's job description ties the role to a degree like transportation engineering or logistics management.
Pull DOL wage data before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your Driver job title in your employer's location. Your offered wage must meet or exceed that Level I through IV threshold or USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence.
Target employers already filing H-1B petitions
Search Migrate Mate to filter Driver job listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts time spent on companies that have never navigated the H-1B process for transportation roles.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT before your H-1B takes effect, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask your HR contact directly before accepting an offer to avoid a last-minute authorization gap.
Time your offer around the April lottery window
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you receive a Driver job offer outside this window, ask whether the employer qualifies as a cap-exempt institution or can hold the offer through the next filing cycle.
Get your commercial license documented for the petition
If your Driver role requires a CDL or specialized operator certification, gather those records before your employer files Form I-129. USCIS reviewers may scrutinize whether the license requirements support the specialty occupation claim.
H-1B Visa Driver: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Driver job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but only if the role genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as transportation engineering, logistics management, or supply chain operations. A standard commercial driving position that doesn't require a degree is unlikely to meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The employer's job description must establish that connection clearly.
What does the employer need to file for an H-1B Driver petition?
The employer starts by filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, certifying that your wage meets the prevailing wage for the Driver role in that location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. Both steps must be completed before your H-1B employment begins, and the LCA must be posted at the worksite.
How do I find Driver employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before?
Migrate Mate lets you search Driver job listings filtered by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history. Targeting companies that have already gone through the H-1B process for similar roles significantly reduces the risk of an employer backing out due to unfamiliarity with the petition process.
Does a CDL or commercial license affect my H-1B petition as a Driver?
A CDL alone doesn't establish specialty occupation, but it can be part of the employer's case if the role also requires a degree-level technical qualification. USCIS will focus on whether the core duties require theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, not just a license.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change Driver employers?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your employment with them begins. Under AC21 portability rules, you can start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you haven't violated your status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved.