Technician Recruiter

Peterson Cat is seeking a Technician Recruiter based in Hillsboro, OR.

• Proactively source and engage qualified Technician candidates through networking, direct outreach, social media platforms, industry associations, and referral channels to build and maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive talent.
• Conduct comprehensive technical screenings and interviews of Technician candidates, evaluating knowledge of systems, components, and repair procedures as well as mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Service department leaders to define technical requirements, skill levels, and hiring criteria for Technician positions.
• Translate complex technical requirements into clear, effective interview questions and evaluation methods.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical interview guides and assessment tools to ensure consistent, accurate evaluation of candidates’ abilities.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified Technician candidates.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to hiring teams based on candidates’ technical competency, cultural fit, and communication abilities.
• Communicate with candidates in a professional, engaging manner to ensure a positive candidate experience and represent the company brand effectively.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of candidate interviews, evaluations, and hiring recommendations in the applicant tracking system.
• Stay current with industry technologies, equipment advancements, and technician certification standards to ensure relevant candidate assessments.
• Participate in career fairs, trade school visits, and industry events to promote technician career opportunities and build candidate pipelines.
• Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes by providing input on screening tools, technical benchmarks, and candidate evaluation metrics.
• Create and conduct formal presentations at high schools and technical colleges.
• Travel away from base location up to 30% of the time, including out-of-state and overnight stays, to conduct in-person interviews, participate in recruiting events, and engage with potential Technician candidates.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

• Associate degree from a fully accredited college in Diesel Technology; and a minimum of (2) years of diesel engine and/or heavy equipment service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have experience working in a service-oriented or customer-facing role where high levels of professionalism, patience, and relationship-building were required.
• Experience training or mentoring Technicians preferred.
• Strong ability to leverage technical experience to accurately assess knowledge, skills, and abilities required for Technician roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability and willingness to regularly travel out-of-state and overnight.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Human Resources

Machinery Manufacturing, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance