Technician Early Talent & Workforce Development Specialist

Riggs Cat • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Early Talent & Workforce Development Specialist builds and sustains the future technician pipeline by leading early career and workforce outreach programs. This role drives attraction, development, and conversion of students into heavy equipment technician careers through initiatives like Think Big and Be Pro Be Proud, while partnering with recruitment and service operations to support long-term workforce planning.

Requirements

• Experience in heavy equipment, construction, industrial, or skilled trades environments
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Ability to travel

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of diesel technology or mechanical career pathways
• Experience building early talent or workforce development programs
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, campus relations, or related experience

Responsibilities

• Think Big Program Leadership
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Think Big Program
• Conduct campus visits, classroom presentations, recruitment events and graduation ceremonies
• Identify, screen and select qualified student candidates
• Coordinate onboarding and program entry processes
• Track student progress and engagement throughout the program
• Owning the relationship throughout the internship process and the start of their Riggs career
• Be Pro Be Proud Initiative Leadership
• Lead company participation in Be Pro Be Proud events and outreach activities
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and company representation
• Promote heavy equipment technician career paths to high school students
• Build relationships with educators, counselors, and workforce development partners
• Track engagement metrics and develop follow-up processes to convert interest into program applicants
• Pipeline Strategy & Workforce Development
• Develop long-term technician pipeline strategies aligned with workforce projections
• Build partnerships with local schools, trade programs, and community organizations
• Maintain a database of prospective future technicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed