Recruiter

American Equipment Holdings is a leading provider of overhead crane and hoist solutions, comprised of American Equipment, Allied Crane, Eastern Crane and Hoist, Facilities Engineering, Kistler Crane and Hoist, Pacific Crane and Hoist, and Washington Crane and Hoist.

We are one of the largest independently owned crane and hoist service providers in the country, serving more than 4,000 customers nationwide. Our services include OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance, repair, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, system modernizations, automation, and training.

We support customers across industrial, automotive, mining, utilities, aerospace, defense, energy, and other heavy industry markets.

Position Summary

The Recruiter will lead full cycle recruiting efforts supporting multiple branches and business units. This role will focus primarily on skilled trades, field service technicians, and other technical roles, in addition to select exempt positions.

This individual will partner closely with operations leadership to understand hiring needs, develop proactive sourcing strategies, and deliver qualified talent in competitive labor markets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full cycle recruiting from intake meeting through offer acceptance

Partner with branch and operations leaders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for skilled trades, technicians, mechanics, fabricators, welders, and other technical roles

Build and maintain active talent pipelines for hard to fill positions

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

Support offer development including compensation recommendations and negotiation

Track recruiting activity and hiring metrics including time to fill and candidate flow

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations

Support employer branding efforts and community recruiting initiatives

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience

4 to 5 years of full cycle recruiting experience

Experience recruiting skilled trades, manufacturing, construction, industrial, or field service roles strongly preferred

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

Multi location or multi state recruiting experience

Veterans outreach recruiting experience

SHRM certification a plus

Work Environment

Onsite role based in Salt Lake City, Utah

Monday through Friday full time schedule

Occasional travel to branch locations or recruiting events may be required

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States is required.

American Equipment Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics.