Skilled Trades Recruiter – Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Job Description
Fuse Staffing is seeking an experienced bilingual (English/Spanish) Skilled Trades Recruiter to drive end-to-end recruiting for skilled trades and construction-focused roles. This full-time position supports locations across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, with an on-site work model and a compensation package that includes base pay plus uncapped commission and performance incentives.
Role Overview
The Skilled Trades Recruiter will recruit, screen, and place candidates for skilled trades and construction positions, including commercial electrical, manufacturing, and industrial opportunities. The role focuses on building reliable candidate pipelines while managing high-volume recruiting activity without compromising candidate quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, interview, and qualify candidates for skilled trades, construction, commercial electrical, manufacturing, and industrial roles
- Develop and maintain strong pipelines, with emphasis on electricians and other in-demand skilled trades professionals
- Manage high-volume recruiting activity while ensuring candidates meet role requirements
- Conduct phone interviews and assessments to evaluate skills, experience, availability, and job fit
- Build lasting candidate relationships and maintain consistent communication through the hiring process
- Coordinate interviews, orientations, onboarding, and job placements
- Collaborate closely with Account Managers and clients to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities
- Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the ATS
- Source talent using job boards, social media, referrals, texting campaigns, community outreach, and creative sourcing strategies
- Meet recruiting, placement, and performance goals consistently
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish required
- Five or more years of recruiting experience preferred
- Strongly preferred experience recruiting in skilled trades, commercial construction, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, or light industrial markets
- Experience working in a high-volume staffing environment
- Strong phone presence and ability to build rapport quickly
- Competitive, self-motivated, persistent, and results-driven work style
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple recruiting needs in a fast-paced environment
- Experience using an ATS or staffing software
Work Location and Schedule
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: San Antonio, TX (onsite)
- Service areas: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas
- Work location model: In person
Compensation and Incentives
- Salary range: USD 60,000–90,000 per year
- Estimated total annual earnings: $90,000–$170,000
- Base salary: Competitive
- Commission: Uncapped
- Incentives: Performance-based
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Relevant Experience Emphasis
- Commercial electrical recruiting
- Skilled trades staffing
- Construction staffing
- Industrial or manufacturing recruiting
- Temporary or contract staffing
- High-volume candidate sourcing and placement
Technology
- ATS