DOT Recruiter

ThompsonGas is the nation’s fastest growing propane retailer, offering a collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement. Employees are empowered to launch initiatives, drive change, create an unrivaled customer experience, and have fun while doing it.

Position Summary

The DOT Recruiter owns all aspects of recruiting for the company’s regions across the United States (East, Central, West), covering 25 states where ThompsonGas operates. The role develops local recruiting plans, leverages established and creative sourcing channels—especially in rural locations—and works closely with regional HR Business Partners and Field Operations leaders to identify and select candidates that meet the company’s hiring standards. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager, HR Operations, and is based out of a field branch (e.g., Midland, Texas or Reno, Nevada) with on‑site presence several days a week.

Essential Duties

• Develop and execute local recruiting plans for the assigned regions.
• Focus on high‑volume roles, including Delivery Drivers (DOT regulated) and Service Technicians; assist with non‑DOT roles as needed.
• Use both traditional and creative sourcing strategies to build candidate pipelines.
• Partner with regional HR Business Partners and Field Operations hiring managers to align on hiring needs and candidate selection.
• Track and interpret recruiting metrics to evaluate pipeline effectiveness from requisition opening through onboarding.
• Utilize company‑established vendors for background check and drug testing requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of HR‑related information at all times.
• Positively build and promote the company’s employment brand and reputation with potential future employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of recruiting experience in an industrial setting, with nationwide recruitment preferred (including California/West Coast).
• Trade/skilled‑role recruiting experience required, including DOT‑regulated drivers.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Tenstreet, DriverHub, etc.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple levels of management and foster teamwork.
• Independent work style with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; resourceful and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.