Senior Bilingual Skilled Trades Recruiter (32290)

Cec Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cec Companies is seeking a skilled Recruiting Specialist to join our Irving, TX team. This full-time role focuses on sourcing, recruiting, and hiring skilled field employees in construction, including electricians and apprentices.

Bilingual English/Spanish is required, and travel up to 25% is expected. You will screen candidates, coordinate interviews with hiring managers, and build a pipeline to meet current and future staffing needs while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; master’s preferred.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience in construction or related field.
• Must be bilingual: English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting for electricians, apprentices, and skilled labor.
• Source candidates via job boards, referrals, and trade networks.
• Screen candidates, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions.
• Build relationships with field employees, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
• Attend job fairs and workforce programs to promote opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Partner with HR to support onboarding and orientations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations during recruitment.
• Maintain ATS records and provide hiring reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Relationship building

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interview coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Engineering/PM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: CEC Career & Technology Center - Irving, TX 75061Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: ConstructionPosition Summary

This individual will focus on sourcing, recruiting, and hiring skilled field employees (electricians, apprentices, and other construction professionals). The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Spanish, understands the construction/electrical workforce, and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting for field positions including electricians, apprentices, and skilled labor.
• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, community outreach, trade schools, and industry networks.
• Conduct candidate screenings, schedule interviews, and coordinate hiring decisions with hiring managers.
• Build strong relationships with field employees, hiring managers, and key stakeholders to understand staffing needs.
• Attend job fairs, community events, and workforce programs to promote career opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
• Partner with HR to support onboarding, new hire orientations, and workforce integration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations during recruitment processes.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide hiring reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as needed to support projects, operations, and the department.

QualificationsQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in the construction, electrical, skill trades industry OR if you have hands‑on electrical experience who’s interested in pivoting to a recruiter role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and previous ATS experience.
• Must be bilingual- fluent in English and Spanish (both oral and written).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of field recruiting, sourcing strategies and workforce engagement.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Drive to recruit out in the field promoting CEC as an employer of choice.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Requires mobility within an office environment. Regularly required to talk and hear. Effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including using the telephone.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee may be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and bend.
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night or weekend shifts, as needed.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.