Remote Recruiter - Traveling Skilled Trades

CCS Construction Staffing is seeking a motivated, people-driven Traveling Trades Recruiter to support and grow our skilled trades workforce around the United States . This role requires high-volume recruiting of commercial skilled trades candidates who are open to nationwide travel and motivated by per diem-based project work.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit traveling electricians willing to work major commercial and industrial construction projects on an hourly wage plus per diem basis.
• Source journeymen and apprentice electricians nationally using job boards, referrals, social media, trade networks, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain a nationwide bench of travel-ready electricians open to out-of-state, multi-week or multi-month project assignments.
• Screen candidates for electrical trade experience, availability for travel, and comfort with per diem compensation structures.
• Clearly communicate job details including project location, duration, hourly pay rates, per diem amounts, work schedules, housing expectations, travel requirements, and overtime opportunities.
• Verify licensing, certifications, OSHA training, and trade qualifications based on project and jurisdiction requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and compliance documentation for traveling electricians including I-9, background checks, drug screens, and safety orientation.
• Partner with operations and account teams to forecast electrician demand for upcoming projects and mobilizations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact prior to dispatch to ensure clarity on expectations and reduce early assignment fallout.
• Maintain communication with electricians while on assignment to improve retention and redeployment.
• Track availability, skill sets, and project history in the ATS/CRM to enable rapid redeployment.

Compensation:

• $50,000-$55,000 Depending on Experience
• Uncapped Monthly Commission

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• No previous staffing/recruiting experience required.
• Must be able to manage high levels of activity and multiple demands.
• Must be highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Must have positive attitude and ambition to grow in staffing and recruiting.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Must have a commitment to excellence.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Notable Awards:

• 7x Best Places to Work by Charlotte Business Journal!
• Inc 500/5000 Fastest Growing Private Company!
• Grant Thornton North Carolina 100!
• Inavero Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction Award!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

CCS Construction Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.