Diesel Technician Recruiter

Dobbs Peterbilt•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Dobbs Truck Group is a growth company that successfully expands our operations and customer base through a high-quality team of employees. Dobbs Truck Group operates 25 commercial truck dealerships through two operating companies – Dobbs Peterbilt and Western Truck Center. These dealerships represent some of the best commercial truck brands including Peterbilt, Volvo, Mack, Autocar, and Hino and include locations in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k), as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our Company is looking for long-term employees that we can invest in and grow with as we pursue our mission of being the premier commercial truck dealer group. General Job Description The Diesel Tech Recruiter is responsible for building and sustaining the diesel technician workforce across the organization. This role leads all recruiting and pipeline development efforts for technicians at every level and plays a critical role in the company’s ability to operate, grow, and compete in a highly constrained labor market. It is a strategic position accountable for shaping the future workforce of the business. The Diesel Tech Recruiter is responsible for building a consistent, long-term pipeline of talent, ensuring the right mix of entry-level, mid-level, and experienced technicians to support productivity, reduce downtime, and drive operational performance. This role partners directly with Service Managers and General Managers across multiple markets, influences hiring decisions, and builds external partnerships with schools and communities to create sustainable talent pipelines. Success in this role requires urgency, persistence, and the ability to operate independently in a competitive and fast-moving environment. The duties described below reflect the general nature of the role and are not intended to be exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

3 or more years of recruiting experience, preferably in diesel, automotive, or skilled trades environments
Experience sourcing and hiring for hard-to-fill roles in competitive labor markets
Strong relationship-building skills with both candidates and operational leaders
Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple locations
Strong communication and organizational skills
Comprehension: Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues, negotiate, and integrate different viewpoints.
Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis.
Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions with significant impact on department’s credibility, operations, and services.
Communication: Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials, such as legal documents, authoritative reports, official publications of major scope and impacts, and make formal presentations.
Mathematics: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and develop forecasts and computer models.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with technical schools, trade programs, or workforce development initiatives preferred
sourcing strategies, supplier management, inventory planning, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruiting for diesel technician roles across all levels and needs of the business
Build and maintain active pipelines of qualified candidates across all markets
Proactively source candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
Partner with Service Managers and General Managers to understand hiring needs and drive effective hiring decisions
Ensure consistent and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Build and manage a sustainable pipeline of entry-level technicians to support long-term workforce needs
Align recruiting efforts to the organization’s target technician mix by level
Track and report on hiring activity, pipeline health, and gaps against workforce targets
Identify market trends and adjust sourcing strategies to remain competitive
Establish and maintain relationships with technical colleges, trade schools, and high schools with vocational programs
Develop internship, apprenticeship, and early-career programs to create a consistent talent pipeline
Represent the company at career fairs, school events, and industry functions
Promote diesel technician career paths and opportunities within the organization
Screen and interview candidates to assess technical capability and cultural fit
Coordinate and support the interview process with hiring manager
Ensure hiring decisions align with both immediate needs and long-term workforce strategy
Partner with HR and operations to ensure offers are competitive and aligned with internal equity
Partner with operations to identify trends in technician turnover
Support onboarding efforts to improve early retention and integration
Provide feedback to leadership on hiring quality, candidate expectations, and retention risks
Contribute to initiatives that support technician engagement, development, and career progression
Collaborate with inventory control teams and operational leaders to determine appropriate stock levels and replenishment strategies.
Ensure sufficient inventory availability to support operations while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
Assist in the development of inventory forecasting models based on demand trends and market conditions.
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and develop strategies for mitigation and recovery.