Talent Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for Drivers (CDL Class A/B) and Plant Operators, from requisition intake through offer.
• Partner with Operations Managers and branch leadership to understand staffing needs, forecast hiring demand, and prioritize open requisitions.
• Source candidates through job boards, driver-specific platforms, trade schools/CDL training programs, referrals, job fairs, and local community outreach.
• Screen candidates for qualifications, safety record, and cultural fit, including verification of CDL license class/endorsements, driving record (MVR), and DOT medical certification where applicable.
• Communicate pre-employment requirements: background checks, drug screens (including DOT-required testing), and reference checks in compliance with FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Meet weekly hiring goals, Track and report recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source-of-hire, offer-acceptance rate, turnover in first 90 days) to HR and Operations leadership.
• Ensure a positive, professional candidate experience and represent the Liquid Environmental Solutions brand at hiring events and in the community.

Core Capabilities

• Accountability and ownership
• Strong communication and relationship building
• Problem solving and continuous improvement orientation

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience recruiting for Operations, industrial, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, waste/environmental services, or similar hourly/skilled-trade roles.
• Demonstrated success recruiting CDL Drivers and/or Plant/Equipment Operators or comparable safety-sensitive operational positions.
• Working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA hiring requirements (MVR review, DOT physicals, drug & alcohol testing, driver qualification files) or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Strong sourcing skills across job boards, social media, driver/CDL-specific platforms, and grassroots/community recruiting methods.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and building recruiting reports/metrics.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-management skills; comfortable working directly with Operations leadership and frontline candidates alike.
• Ability to manage a high-volume requisition load across multiple locations and prioritize effectively under deadline pressure.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred (not required with equivalent experience).
• Primarily home office-based with travel to branch and plant locations to meet hiring managers, attend hiring events, and observe field operations. May occasionally work outside standard business hours to accommodate candidate availability or hiring events.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license required for travel between sites.

About Our Company

Liquid Environmental Solutions (LES) is a leading national service provider within the circular economy, managing non-hazardous liquid waste for its blue-chip customer base through a high-quality network of scaled infrastructure assets. Founded in 2002, LES plays a critical role in advancing environmental sustainability by helping customers reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase landfill diversion, and protect water systems. Through innovative processing and recovery capabilities, LES transforms waste streams into reusable resources. In September 2025, LES was acquired by Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, positioning the company for accelerated growth, operational expansion, and continued investment. LES is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and candidates are treated with respect and dignity.