Craft Recruiter

Craft Recruiter

Location: North Kansas City, MO, US, 64116 Requisition ID: 13156 GARNEY A Recruiter position at Garney. You will help develop the pipeline and fill craft professional positions throughout your area. Working with the project and field management teams to fill the hourly craft roles.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades across multiple projects/regions (requisitions, intake, sourcing, screening)
• Build diverse pipelines through proactive outreach: job boards, social media, referral programs, community partners, trade schools, veterans' networks, and hiring events
• Run weekly manpower syncs with Superintendents/PMs; translate schedules into recruiting plans and SLAs
• Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, and walk-in days; manage onsite interviews and skills assessments as needed
• Drive candidate experience end-to-end: clear expectations, pre-hire paperwork, start-date readiness
• Track and report recruiting KPIs (time-to-hire, source quality, show-up rate, 90-day retention, cost-per-hire); adjust tactics based on data
• Partner with Marketing to keep trade ads, flyers, and social campaigns fresh and targeted

What We Are Looking For:

• 2+ years recruiting for construction skilled trades (heavy civil, water/wastewater, industrial, utility, or similar)
• Proven success filling high-volume field roles across multiple jobsites/regional markets
• Strong sourcing chops with LinkedIn Recruiter/Indeed/Trades-specific boards; comfort texting, calling, and emailing candidates
• Clear, direct communicator with field leaders; able to triage and prioritize urgent needs
• Working knowledge of ATS/HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse) and disciplined documentation
• Understanding of jobsite requirements (safety, certifications, travel/per diem, shift schedules)
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel to jobsites and events
• Experience in recruiting in water/wastewater construction or underground utilities
• Bilingual English/Spanish - Required
• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, union and non-union environments, NCCER, OSHA 10/30 LET

The Benefits of Working at Garney:

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance & disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal/financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

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