Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter (35293)

CEC FACILITIES LLC•Irving, TX

16d•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 a fluent English- and Spanish-speaking recruiter who understands the construction and electrical workforce and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. The position is based in an office setting in Irving, Texas, with travel of up to 25%. It involves regular communication with candidates, field employees, hiring managers, and other stakeholders, as well as outreach at job fairs, community events, and workforce programs. The employee must be able to work 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, with overtime and night or weekend shifts as needed. CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants to apply regardless of protected status.

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 an interest in transitioning to a recruiter role.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Previous applicant tracking system (ATS) experience.
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Spanish.
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.
Willingness to recruit in the field and promote CEC as an employer of choice.
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.
Recruiting experience in the construction, electrical, or skilled trades industry.

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.
Screen candidates, 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.