Bilingual Trades Recruiter

Benchmark Utility Services•Richmond, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site, and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical facilities. We build the infrastructure communities depend on, and we take safety seriously enough to invest in the leadership that makes it real. This role is part of a deliberate safety department buildout, reporting to the Safety Director with direct authority over a team of Safety Managers and Assistant Safety Managers. You will serve as the primary architect of our field workforce, sourcing the skilled tradespeople who drive our mission-critical utility projects. This is a field-forward role where you will build authentic relationships at project sites, trade schools, and within local communities to fuel our extreme growth. Your ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish will make you a vital bridge between talent and opportunity in a limitless industry.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of full life cycle recruiting experience focusing on construction skilled trades or field labor.
Demonstrated experience recruiting on the road and in the field, without relying solely on passive applicants from job postings.
Native-level or professional bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken).
Proven track record of high-volume recruiting and managing fast-turnaround requisitions.
Demonstrated ability to build trust with candidates outside of traditional digital job boards.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and a commitment to real-time data integrity.
Reliable personal transportation for daily travel to project sites and community events throughout the region.

Nice To Haves

Prior recruiting experience specifically within utilities or heavy civil industries.
Personal background or deep-rooted connections within the skilled trades community.
Familiarity with I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and prevailing wage hiring requirements.
Prior experience as a craft employee, heavy equipment operator and/or field supervisor.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary architect of our field workforce, sourcing skilled tradespeople for mission-critical utility projects.
Build authentic relationships at project sites, trade schools, and within local communities.
Communicate fluently in English and Spanish to bridge talent and opportunity.
Recruit on the road and in the field, not solely relying on passive applicants from job postings.
Manage high-volume recruiting and fast-turnaround requisitions.
Build trust with candidates outside of traditional digital job boards.
Maintain real-time data integrity within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Travel to project sites and community events throughout the region using personal transportation.