Craft Recruiter

Omega Foundation Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

PTO

Life Insurance

Military Benefits (If Applicable)

Others to be discussed

Job summary

Omega Foundation Services, Inc. is seeking a Craft Recruiter to source, recruit, and hire skilled craft professionals for multiple heavy civil projects across sites.

You will partner with operations, project management, and field leadership to meet workforce needs with safety-minded, qualified candidates. The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for construction trades, especially in high-volume field hiring, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where workforce planning drives project

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in heavy civil construction, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades.
• Experience recruiting high-volume hourly craft positions.
• Strong understanding of construction trades and field operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ATS, Microsoft Office, and recruiting platforms.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified craft professionals for heavy civil and deep foundation projects.
• Recruit for positions including, but not limited to: Heavy Equipment Operators, Drill Rig Operators, Crane Operators, Pile Drivers, Welders, Ironworkers, Carpenters, Laborers, Mechanics, Foremen and Lead Craft Professionals.
• Source candidates through online job boards, referrals, trade schools, unions (where applicable), social media, networking events, career fairs, and community outreach.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews to assess technical qualifications, work history, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks, drug screenings, employment verification, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future project needs.
• Build relationships with field supervisors and project managers to understand workforce requirements, project schedules, and hiring priorities.
• Travel to project sites, hiring events, workforce development programs, and career fairs as needed.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, applicant flow, offer acceptance, and retention.
• Maintain accurate applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, EEO guidelines, and company hiring policies.
• Promote the company's culture, safety commitment, and career opportunities throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist with workforce planning and staffing forecasts based on upcoming projects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Negotiation & offers

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office

Recruiting platforms

Job description

The Craft Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and hiring skilled craft professionals to support construction projects across multiple job sites. This role partners closely with operations, project management, and field leadership to ensure workforce needs are met with qualified, safety-focused candidates who align with the company's culture and project demands.

The ideal candidate has experience recruiting for construction trades, understands the challenges of high-volume field hiring, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where workforce planning directly impacts project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified craft professionals for heavy civil and deep foundation projects.
• Recruit for positions including, but not limited to:
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Drill Rig Operators
  • Crane Operators
  • Pile Drivers
  • Welders
  • Ironworkers
  • Carpenters
  • Laborers
  • Mechanics
  • Foremen and Lead Craft Professionals
• Source candidates through online job boards, referrals, trade schools, unions (where applicable), social media, networking events, career fairs, and community outreach.
• Conduct phone screenings and interviews to assess technical qualifications, certifications, work history, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks, drug screenings, employment verification, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future project needs.
• Build relationships with field supervisors and project managers to understand workforce requirements, project schedules, and hiring priorities.
• Travel to project sites, hiring events, workforce development programs, and career fairs as needed.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, applicant flow, offer acceptance, and retention.
• Maintain accurate applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, EEO guidelines, and company hiring policies.
• Promote the company's culture, safety commitment, and career opportunities throughout the recruiting process.
• Assist with workforce planning and staffing forecasts based on upcoming projects.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, industrial, manufacturing, or skilled trades.
• Experience recruiting high-volume hourly craft positions.
• Strong understanding of construction trades and field operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple openings in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office, and recruiting platforms.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting within heavy civil, geotechnical, deep foundations, marine, bridge, or infrastructure construction.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and construction safety requirements.Experience recruiting in multi-state environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Relationship Building
• Talent Sourcing
• Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
• Workforce Planning
• Organization & Time Management
• Communication
• Negotiation & Offer Management
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service

Working Conditions

• Office and field-based work environment.
• Frequent travel to jobsites, career fairs, and hiring events.
• Fast-paced environment supporting multiple active construction projects.

Success Measures

The successful Craft Recruiter will:

• Consistently fill craft positions with qualified, safety-minded candidates.
• Build strong talent pipelines for future project demands.
• Develop trusted partnerships with operations and field leadership.
• Improve time-to-fill while maintaining quality-of-hire.Contribute to workforce retention through effective candidate matching and onboarding.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Military Benefits (If Applicable)
• Others to be discussed.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.