Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Irving, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter focuses on sourcing, recruiting, and hiring skilled field employees, including electricians, apprentices, and other construction professionals. The role is suited to someone fluent in English and Spanish who understands the construction and electrical workforce and can thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. The position is based at CEC Corporate Headquarters in Irving, Texas, with travel of up to 25%. The work is primarily in a clerical office setting and uses standard office equipment. The schedule is 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with overtime and night or weekend shifts as needed. The recruiter manages full-cycle hiring for field positions, builds candidate pipelines, coordinates with hiring managers and HR, and represents CEC at job fairs, community events, and workforce programs. The position also supports onboarding and workforce integration, maintains applicant tracking system records, and ensures recruitment processes comply with company policies and employment regulations. CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of recruiting experience, ideally in construction, electrical, or skilled trades; alternatively, hands-on electrical experience with interest in transitioning to recruiting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Previous applicant tracking system (ATS) experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish, both oral and written.
Strong knowledge of field recruiting, sourcing strategies, and workforce engagement.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with overtime and night or weekend shifts as needed.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, including by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for field positions, including electricians, apprentices, and skilled labor.
Source candidates through job boards, referrals, community outreach, trade schools, and industry networks.
Conduct candidate screenings, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions with hiring managers.
Build relationships with field employees, hiring managers, and key stakeholders to understand staffing needs.
Attend job fairs, community events, and workforce programs to promote career opportunities.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
Partner with HR to support onboarding, new hire orientations, and workforce integration.
Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies and employment regulations.
Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system and provide hiring reports as needed.
Perform other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.
Recruit in the field to promote CEC as an employer of choice.