Recruiter

The Recruiter at American Equipment will own full cycle recruiting across multiple branches and business units, with an emphasis on skilled trades and technical hiring. This position partners closely with operations and branch leadership to understand workforce needs and deliver qualified candidates in competitive labor markets.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruiting from intake meeting through offer acceptance.
• Collaborate with branch and operations leaders to define workforce needs, hiring priorities, and role requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for skilled trades and technical roles, including field service technicians, technicians, mechanics, fabricators, welders, and related positions.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines for hard to fill roles.
• Source candidates through job boards, social platforms, referrals, trade schools, veteran outreach programs, and industry networking.
• Screen and evaluate candidates for technical capability and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews and support hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Assist with offer development, including compensation recommendations and negotiation support.
• Track recruiting activity and hiring metrics, including time to fill and candidate flow.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support employer branding efforts and community recruiting initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 4 to 5 years of full cycle recruiting experience.
• Strong preference for experience recruiting skilled trades, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or field service roles.
• Proven ability to source passive candidates in competitive labor markets.
• Strong communication and partnership skills with hiring managers.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruiting best practices.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools.

Preferred Background

• Multi-location or multi-state recruiting experience.
• Experience with veterans outreach recruiting.
• SHRM certification (plus).

Compensation

USD 65,000 to 80,000 per year

Location and Schedule

• Onsite role based in Salt Lake City, Utah (listed location: Murray, UT).
• Monday through Friday full-time schedule.
• Occasional travel to branch locations or recruiting events may be required.

Tools and Technologies

• Applicant tracking systems
• Recruiting tools