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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.