Bilingual Trades Recruiter

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Source skilled tradespeople for mission-critical utility projects
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and local communities
• Communicate fluently in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
• Manage fast-turnaround requisitions
• Ensure compliance with I-9, E-Verify, and prevailing wage hiring requirements
• Operate reliable personal transportation for daily travel to project sites and community events

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonus potential

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs

Skills

• Strong communication skills, particularly in English and Spanish
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with candidates and local communities
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Proficiency with I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and prevailing wage hiring requirements
• Reliable personal transportation for daily travel to project sites and community events

Benefits

• 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

Company Information

• Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site, and underground utility construction firm with over 500 completed projects and a heavy focus on mission-critical facilities.
• We build the infrastructure communities depend on, and we take safety seriously enough to invest in the leadership that makes it real.
• This role is part of a deliberate safety department buildout, reporting to the Safety Director with direct authority over a team of Safety Managers and Assistant Safety Managers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.