Logo for South

Field Recruiter (blue collar)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, solar, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, or other blue-collar industries.
  • Proven experience recruiting laborers such as electricians, roofers, installers, technicians, or similar field positions.
  • Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
  • Advanced English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for field-based positions across Texas.
  • Source, screen, interview, and hire skilled trades professionals.
  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified field talent.
  • Build and optimize recruiting workflows, processes, and hiring best practices.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Decision Making
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building

About the company

South logo

South

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • SME
  • 51–200
Hiring great employees overseas can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring. We help you find, hire, onboard, pay, and retain top Latin American talent for your business. Why Latin America? 1. US Time Zones Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long. 2. Excellent English We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in. 3. Cultural Fit We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely. 4. Cost Savings Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget. Interview for free!

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for a Field Recruiter!

Note to Applicants:

  • Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America.

  • Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered.

  • Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

  • Interview Policy: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during interviews are strictly prohibited. 

  • Note: As part of the final stages of the selection process, contractors may be asked to provide professional references for a reference check. If engaged, they may also be asked to update their LinkedIn profile. πŸ™‚

About the Company

Our US-Based client is a fast-growing company focused on delivering high-quality solar energy and roofing solutions across Texas. As the company continues to expand, we're looking for a proactive recruiter to lead hiring efforts for our field operations and help build a scalable recruiting function.

About the Role

We are seeking a Field Recruiter to own and drive all recruiting efforts for field-based positions across Texas. This person will be responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring skilled trades professionals, including electricians, solar installers, and roofers.

Beyond filling open positions, you'll play a key role in improving recruiting operations, developing efficient hiring processes, and ultimately becoming the primary decision-maker for field hiring.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys high-volume recruiting, building processes from the ground up, and partnering closely with operations to ensure hiring goals are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for field-based positions across Texas.

  • Source, screen, interview, and hire skilled trades professionals, including electricians, solar installers, roofers, and other labor positions.

  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified field talent.

  • Build and optimize recruiting workflows, processes, and hiring best practices.

  • Manage candidate pipelines and maintain an organized recruitment process.

  • Coordinate interviews and communicate effectively with candidates throughout the hiring process.

  • Make hiring recommendations and become the primary decision-maker for field recruiting.

  • Track recruiting metrics and continuously identify opportunities to improve hiring efficiency.

  • Build relationships with trade schools, referral networks, job boards, and other sourcing channels.

  • Ensure an excellent candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, solar, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, or other blue-collar industries.

  • Proven experience recruiting laborers such as electricians, roofers, installers, technicians, or similar field positions.

  • Experience managing full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple open roles simultaneously.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Comfortable making hiring decisions independently.

  • Advanced English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

  • Experience hiring for solar or roofing companies.

  • Familiarity with recruiting CRMs or ATS platforms.

  • Knowledge of recruiting metrics and process optimization.

What We're Looking For

  • Self-starter who takes ownership of recruiting outcomes.

  • Strong sense of urgency and accountability.

  • Process-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

  • Confident decision-maker who can operate independently.

  • Resourceful and creative when sourcing difficult-to-find talent.

  • Excellent relationship builder with both candidates and hiring managers.

Working Hours

The standard schedule is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST. However, some flexibility is expected, as interviews may occasionally need to take place outside regular business hours to accommodate candidates' availability.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base compensation in USD

  • Monthly bonuses based on performance
  • Fully remote position

  • 15 business days of PTO per year 

  • US Holidays

  • Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the company's field operations grow.

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume!

Related jobs

See all Recruiter jobs

Other jobs at South