Skilled Trades Recruiter (Bilingual)

Catapult Solutions Group; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

401(k) plan

Hybrid work with growth

Job summary

Catapult Staffing is seeking a driven Skilled Trades & Engineering Recruiter to manage a full recruiting desk. Source, screen, and place candidates across industrial and construction disciplines, from electricians to field engineers and project managers.

Join a fast-paced, relationship-driven team with uncapped earning potential tied to performance. Full-time, in-office/hybrid with growth opportunities in a national staffing firm.

Qualifications

• Prior recruiting experience, agency preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and candidates.
• Comfortable with cold outreach and proactive sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit candidates for skilled trades and engineering roles.
• Build and manage candidate pipelines using job boards and direct outreach.
• Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess fit.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Present qualified candidates to clients in a professional format.
• Manage full recruiting cycle from sourcing through offer and placement.
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in ATS.
• Stay current on industry trends across construction and data center markets.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Multi-requisition management

Cold outreach

Self-motivated / results-driven

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Skilled Trades & Engineering Recruiter

Department:

Talent Acquisition / Staffing

Role Type:

Full-Time

About us:

Catapult Staffing is a specialized staffing firm connecting top industrial, construction, and engineering talent with leading employers across the country. We partner with clients in sectors including data center construction, electrical and mechanical trades, and heavy industrial projects, delivering high-quality candidates that keep critical projects moving.

Job Description:

We're looking for a driven Skilled Trades & Engineering Recruiter to join our team and manage a full recruiting desk. In this role, you'll source, screen, and place candidates across a wide range of industrial and construction disciplines - from electricians and instrument fitters to field engineers, project managers, and data center technicians. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and wants uncapped earning potential tied directly to their performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Source and recruit candidates for skilled trades and engineering roles (electricians, instrument fitters, field engineers, construction managers, project managers, data center technicians, and more)
• Build and manage candidate pipelines using job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreach
• Screen resumes and conduct candidate interviews to assess qualifications and fit
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and client needs
• Present qualified candidates to clients in a clear, professional format
• Manage the full recruiting cycle from sourcing through offer and placement
• Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the applicant tracking system
• Stay current on industry trends across construction, industrial trades, and data center markets

Required Experience/Skills:

• Prior recruiting experience (staffing agency experience strongly preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and candidates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with cold outreach and proactive candidate sourcing
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and results-driven mindset

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience recruiting specifically for construction, industrial trades, or data center roles
• Familiarity with skilled trades classifications (electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, etc.)
• Existing network within the construction/industrial talent space

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred (not required with relevant experience)

Pay & Benefits Summary:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• 401(k) plan
• Full-time, in-office/hybrid opportunity with clear growth path