Workforce Development Coordinator

Dondlinger Construction Company is one of the industry’s most experienced general contractors with over 127 years in business. Founded in 1898, Dondlinger has a long history of completing landmark projects throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, and Iowa. We have capabilities in commercial building, civil construction (including bridge and heavy highway, and underground utility construction). In addition, Dondlinger works year‑round, offers career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Visit our website dlinger.build to learn more about our completed and currently “under construction” projects, our rich past and our exciting future.
Dondlinger Construction is an EEO Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Workforce Development Coordinator

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting efforts, including interviewing, pre‑onboarding, and orientation processes.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews alongside hiring managers/HR team.
• Actively source and search for qualified candidates through company ATS, job boards, referral programs, career fairs and other recruiting platforms.
• Assist with company events, new‑hire orientation and other HR‑related activities.
• Promote the company throughout Emporia and surrounding communities.
• Build strong talent pipelines with local trade programs.
• Assist with translation (Spanish) during meetings, interviews, and employee discussions, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all written and verbal communication.
• Prepare and distribute onboarding material and paperwork to incoming employees.
• Review onboarding paperwork with new employees and direct appropriate corrections as needed.
• Perform general clerical tasks such as filing, data entry and document preparation.
• Assist with pre‑employment checks, including background screenings and reference checks.
• Coordinate pre‑employment testing/technical assessments for candidates.

• Must be bi‑lingual and bi‑literate in Spanish.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Experience working within an HRIS/ERP system highly preferred.
• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent multitasking and time‑management skills required; must adapt to changing priorities throughout the workday.
• Must be professional in both appearance and behavior.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred, but not required.
• Working and demonstrable knowledge of MS Office software is preferred.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written skills, along with a strong understanding of email etiquette.
• A valid driver's license is required.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Construction

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