Bilingual Trades Recruiter

Benchmark Utility Services; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with bonus

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Phone & Tablet

Job summary

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a field-focused recruiter to lead sourcing of skilled tradespeople for our utility projects. You will build relationships at project sites, trade schools, and within local communities to fuel our growth, communicating fluently in English and Spanish.

Your responsibilities include full life cycle recruiting, high-volume requisitions, and traveling regionally with a tech package for field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of full life cycle recruiting experience focusing on construction skilled trades or field labor.
• Experience recruiting on the road and in the field, not relying solely on job postings.
• Bilingual English and Spanish (written and spoken) at professional level.
• Proven track record of high-volume recruiting and fast-turnaround requisitions.
• Ability to build trust with candidates outside traditional digital job boards.
• Proficiency with ATS and commitment to real-time data integrity.
• Reliable transportation for daily travel to project sites and communities.

Responsibilities

• Source skilled tradespeople for our utility projects and field labor needs.
• Build authentic relationships at project sites, trade schools, and local communities.
• Recruit on the road and in the field, not relying only on passive postings.
• Maintain bilingual communication to bridge candidates with opportunities.
• Manage ATS data integrity and handle requisitions with speed.
• Travel regionally using personal transportation to project sites.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruiting

High-volume recruiting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Field recruiting

ATS proficiency

Travel to sites

Relationship building

Job description

The Opportunity 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.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

• Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus potential.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life and Disability Insurance options.

• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Tech package including a smartphone and tablet for field operations.