Craft Recruiter

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function:

The Craft Recruiter is Dashiell's dedicated recruiting resource for the craft and field workforce of its Dacon operations. Working closely with field operations leaders, the Craft Recruiter sources, screens, and recruits qualified craft talent to meet Dacon's project staffing needs on time and as the business grows. The position will be based in a hybrid role between our Houston, TX and Deer Park, TX office will report to Dashiell's Talent Acquisition Manager or VP, Human Resources.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Serve as the dedicated recruiting resource for Dacon's craft and field workforce.
• Partner with field operations leaders, project managers, and superintendents to understand craft manpower needs and build staffing plans in support of project demand.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for craft and field roles, from intake through offer.
• Source and screen craft workers through trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military transition programs, job fairs, referrals, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of craft talent to meet current and forecasted staffing needs.
• Track and report craft staffing metrics - time-to-fill, fill rates, and headcount against project demand - to operations and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the applicant tracking system (ApplicantStack).
• Represent Dacon at job fairs, trade school events, apprenticeship programs, and industry hiring events.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable employment law and company policy.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide Dacon with dedicated craft recruiting support, ensuring projects are staffed on time as the business grows.
• Reduce project delays and premium labor costs by proactively meeting craft manpower demand.
• Expand and diversify the craft talent pipeline through proactive sourcing.
• Support Dacon's field operations by delivering qualified craft talent quickly and reliably.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably including craft, skilled trades, construction, or field labor recruiting.
• Experience with high-volume, full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; ApplicantStack experience a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with field, craft, and operations stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities under deadline pressure.
• Experience in the electrical, utility, transmission and distribution, substation, EPC, or heavy construction industry preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites and recruiting events as needed.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.