Early Talent & University Programs Specialist - Technician Recruiting

Yancey Bros. Co.; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yancey Bros. Co. is seeking an Early Talent & University Programs Specialist - Technician Recruiting to build and execute university and early career technician recruiting strategies.

You will partner with schools and programs to create pipelines for ThinkBIG, Apprenticeship, and Technical Training initiatives. You will act as the primary ambassador, coordinating relationships with educational institutions and community partners while aligning talent efforts with current and future workforce

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related experience preferred.
• Campus recruiting, technical recruiting, or early talent recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience developing educational institution partnerships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, attract, and recruit qualified candidates through referrals, online platforms, social media, campus events and recruiting events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, technical colleges, workforce programs and other talent sources.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, onboarding.
• Coordinate hiring events: job fairs, campus events, tours, welcome events, graduations, alumni activities.
• Promote Yancey’s ThinkBIG and Apprenticeship Programs to candidates.
• Monitor and maintain candidate and recruiting data.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Event planning

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship-building

Recruiting

Job description

Early Talent & University Programs Specialist - Technician Recruiting

Job Category: Early Career

Requisition Number: EARLY006055

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Early Talent & University Programs Specialist is responsible for building, executing, and sustaining Yancey Bros. Co.’s university and early career technician recruiting strategy. This role focuses on attracting, recruiting, and onboarding top student and early career talent for Yancey's ThinkBIG, Apprenticeship, and Technical Training Programs through strong educational partnerships, relationship-driven recruiting, and proactive pipeline development.

The recruiter serves as a key ambassador for Yancey Bros. Co., developing andmaintainingstrategic relationships with high schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners. This position works closely with business leaders and the Talent Acquisition Manager to align talent acquisition efforts with current and future workforce needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Source, attract, and recruit qualified candidates through employee referrals, online recruiting platforms, social media channels, campus engagement, and recruiting events.
• Develop andmaintainrelationships with high schools, technical colleges, workforce programs, and other talent sources.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding activities.
• Schedule, coordinate, andparticipatein hiring events, including:
  • Job fairs
  • Campus recruiting events
  • Facility tours
  • Welcome events
  • "Get to Know Yancey" events
  • Interviews
  • Program graduations
  • Alumni engagement activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for promoting Yancey's ThinkBIG and Apprenticeship Programs.
• Monitor andmaintaincandidate andrecruitingdata within applicable systems.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to support workforce planning and program growth.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager in implementing and improving established early talent programs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related experience preferred.
• Campus recruiting, technical recruiting, or early talent recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience developing educational institution partnerships is a plus.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong event planning and execution capabilities.
• Goal-oriented with a demonstrated ability to achieve recruitingobjectives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Experiencemaintainingaccuratecandidateand recruiting records.
• High energy level and comfort presenting to groups of varying sizes.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and business leaders.
• Professional representation of Yancey Bros. Co. at campuses, events, and community functions.
• Corporate office environment.
• Educational campuses and training facilities.
• Convention centers and event venues.
• Occasional outdoor recruiting and community events.

Physical:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during events and presentations.
• Ability to transport recruiting materials and event supplies as needed.

Travel:

• Frequent travel to schools, campuses, facilities, and recruiting events.
• Occasional overnight travelrequired.

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should be organized, have strong relationship-building skills, and work with a sense of urgency. The ability to influence, drive results, and communicate effectively are essential to this position as well.

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