Entry-Level Skilled Trades Recruiter

Cannonball Recruiting•Denton, TX

25d•Remote

About The Position

Cannonball Recruiting is a workforce solutions provider that recruits and places skilled trades professionals with employers across various industries. The Skilled Trades Recruiter identifies, attracts, assesses, and places candidates in roles suited to their expertise, managing the recruitment process from sourcing through offer acceptance and supporting a positive candidate experience. The position is remote, with candidates required to be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and able to visit local clients onsite when needed. Denton, Texas, is preferred. The role offers compensation starting at $35,000 per year, with additional commission and/or bonus earning opportunities. The position may start in-office, with the possibility of moving to fully remote work.

Requirements

Results-driven mindset.
Strong knowledge of skilled trades professions, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and welders, is helpful but not required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and clients.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
Must be located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Must be able to make onsite visits to local clients when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in recruiting, human resources, inside sales, outbound sales, or customer service is helpful.
Knowledge of skilled trades professions is helpful but not required.
Location in Denton, Texas, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and other sourcing channels to identify and attract skilled trades professionals.
Conduct proactive candidate searches and build a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through offer acceptance, providing a positive candidate experience.
Write job descriptions and advertisements tailored to skilled trades candidates.
Post openings on relevant job boards, forums, and industry-specific platforms.
Monitor job-posting performance and adjust postings to improve visibility and applicant flow.
Conduct candidate assessments, including skills testing and reference checks, to verify qualifications against client requirements.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and advise on candidate selection.
Present qualified candidates to clients, facilitate interviews, and gather feedback.