Bilingual Craft Recruiter

Tesim Electric; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision.

Paid holidays.

Referral bonuses on hires

Job summary

Tesim Electric in Texas seeks a bilingual Craft Recruiter to build and mobilize our field workforce for data-center projects. You will source, screen, hire, and onboard Journeymen, Apprentices, and craft support at pace.

You’ll work with foremen and superintendents on hiring needs, coordinate onboarding with HR (I-9s, E-Verify, safety training, PPE), and drive retention and continuous improvement of the craft experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years recruiting experience, ideally in construction, trades, or field-services labor.
• Fluent English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Experience with ATS/HRIS systems and high-volume pipelines.
• Reliable transportation for jobsite recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing pipelines: apprenticeship programs, trade schools, referrals, LinkedIn, jobsite recruiting.
• Screening calls and site interviews for craft candidates.
• Coordinate with foremen and superintendents on hiring needs and feedback.
• Onboarding logistics with HR: I-9s, E-Verify, safety training, tools, PPE.
• Retention: exit interviews, referrals, and continuous improvement of the craft experience.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Recruiting experience

ATS/HRIS

High-volume recruiting

Tools

ATS/HRIS

Job description

About the Role

TESIM Electric is hiring a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Craft Recruiter to build and mobilize our field workforce. The data-center pipeline in Texas is enormous, and the constraint on winning more work isn't estimating — it's fielding the crews. This is that seat. You'll pipeline, screen, hire, and onboard Journeymen, Apprentices, and craft support at the pace the work requires.

What You'll Own

• Sourcing pipelines: apprenticeship programs, trade schools, industry referrals, LinkedIn, jobsite recruiting.
• Screening calls and jobsite interviews for craft candidates.
• Coordinating with foremen and superintendents on hiring needs and quality feedback.
• Onboarding logistics with HR: I-9s, E-Verify, safety training, tools, PPE.
• Retention: exit interviews, referrals, and continuous improvement of the craft experience.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent English AND Spanish (written and verbal). Bilingual is non-negotiable — most of our workforce is Spanish-speaking.
• 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in construction, trades, or field-services labor.
• Comfort with high-volume pipelines and ATS/HRIS systems.
• Reliable transportation for jobsite recruiting.

Preferred Experience

• Prior craft recruiting for electrical, mechanical, or general construction subs.
• Experience with union and non-union sourcing.
• Existing network among Texas apprenticeship programs and trade schools.

Compensation

$32–$52/hr DOE.

• Health, dental, vision.
• Paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses on the hires you place.