Diesel Mechanic Recruiter

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!

The Diesel Technician Recruiter is responsible for full life-cycle recruiting: recruiting, screening and recommending placement of staff by using creative sourcing methods (internal and external).

This position will be located in Irving, TX at the FleetPride Corporate office. It has a Monday to Thursday in office and Friday at home work schedule.

Essential Tasks

• Partners with Leadership, Hiring Managers and HRBP to determine staffing needs and communicate/instruct on hiring processes.
• Builds Quality Talent Network and Pipeline of engaged Diesel Technicians in searchable database.
• Screens resumes and interviews candidates (by phone or in person)
• Uses traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, online job fairs, community network events, etc., to identify and attract quality candidates.
• Uses creative and progressive approach to developing new recruiting strategies.
• Develops and maintains influential relationships with Diesel and Automotive Technical Schools, colleges, alumni groups, military sources, and diversity organizations to find and attract applicants
• Maintains Job Postings (internal and external) to ensure high visibility with potential candidates.
• Create, Develop and administer Diesel Technician recruitment programs and strategies. Including Apprenticeship programs, Referral Bonus programs, special advertisements etc.
• Manages internal transfer process, including screening, coordination of interviews with hiring manager, transfer offer letters, etc.
• Follows up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback regarding recruiting process.
• Develops and maintains an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
• Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (e.g., benefits, compensation, non-compete agreements).
• Works with hiring managers to ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations.

• Makes recommendations for hire (or not hire) and delivers employment offers for both exempt and nonexempt position openings within an assigned territory.
• Helps other recruiters when needed and contributes to the success of the team as a whole.
• Manages current candidate activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Process criminal background checks and drug screenings in order to determine candidates' hiring eligibility.
• Complete all reporting in a timely fashion
• Utilizes WorkDay to efficiently process candidates through hiring process
• Observes and maintains confidentiality of company matters.
• Informs hiring managers of candidates approved for employment and confirms start dates.

Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are communicating; taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Communicating: Conveying information to others in an effective manner.
• Time management: Managing one's time productively and efficiently. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Service Orientation : Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Attributes

• Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension: The ability to understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Originality: The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 2 years of prior Diesel Technician/skilled labor recruiting experience.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in dynamic, fast paced environment, and keep up with a high volume of activity
• Must have demonstrated strong organizational and documentation skills

• Intermediate to advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Gmail. Internet navigation and research. Experience creating and implementing Social Media Campaigns.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably WorkDay
• Ability to travel within United States and internationally 2-3 times per year.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.