Schneider National Inc has been named to the CivilianJobs.com 2012 Most Valuable Employers for Military winner’s list. The annual list serves to help military-experienced job seekers identify the nation’s best companies for civilian careers.
“We are honored to have earned this recognition as a top employer for current and former military members,” said Mike Hinz, a vice-president at Schneider and a veteran of the US Army and Reserve. “With their diverse skill set and outstanding work ethic, current and former military members have proven time and time again that they make outstanding associates. I believe it’s our like-minded principles—safety, integrity, excellence, and respect—that make Schneider National a natural choice for current and former military personnel.”
This honor comes shortly after Schneider announced its commitment to hire 650 military members throughout the nation in 2012. According to Hinz, while the firm is hiring in all areas of its business, the greatest area of opportunity is for professional truck drivers.
The 2012 Most Valuable Employers for Military was open to all US-based companies. Finalists, which were announced in February, were selected based on surveys in which employers outlined their recruiting, training, and retention plans that best serve military service members and veterans. Schneider was selected as a winner from this pool of finalists.
Among Schneider’s many offerings for current and former military members is its Apprenticeship Program. Because of Schneider’s commitment to veterans, Guard members, and Reservists, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accepted Schneider into its exclusive Apprenticeship Program. During their first year at Schneider, drivers with a military background are eligible to earn a monthly educational benefit check from the VA in addition to their paycheck—up to $1,069 each month depending on the number of years of service.
Other military-specific benefits Schneider offers include guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training for Guard and Reserve members as well as extended benefits and differential pay during deployment.
To learn more about career opportunities at Schneider National or to apply, visit www.schneiderjobs.com or call 1-800-447-7433. For more about military-specific benefits offered, select “Military” under either the Company Drivers or Owner-Operators menus on www.schneiderjobs.com.