Skilled Trades Recruiter

OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING INTERNALLY!

Opening: Skilled Trades Recruiter

City: Anchorage, AK

Pay: Base + Uncapped Commission (average $80K+ annually, higher with experience)

WHO WE ARE:

Opti Staffing Group is Alaska’s go-to partner for connecting skilled trades professionals with the companies that need them most. From construction and welding to maintenance and fabrication, we specialize in placing top talent into contract-to-hire opportunities that lead to lasting careers.

We’re expanding our Anchorage team and looking for a Skilled Trades Recruiter to join us. This is a people-focused, sales-driven role where your work directly fuels Alaska’s industries and communities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Build relationships with business owners, foremen, and hiring managers in trades and industrial companies
• Source, interview, and place skilled candidates into contract-to-hire roles (carpenters, mechanics, laborers, welders, operators, and more)
• Manage client accounts while growing new business through calls, networking, and site visits
• Guide candidates through the entire hiring process, from application to onboarding
• Track placements and ensure client satisfaction to build repeat and referral business
• Maintain pipelines of qualified trades professionals ready to work
  
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Earning Potential: Base + uncapped commission, averaging $80K+ annually, with top recruiters earning six figures
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, vacation
• Team Culture: High-energy, collaborative, and competitive in the best way
• Impact: You’ll be the connector between hardworking tradespeople and the projects that keep Alaska running
• Growth: Career advancement opportunities as our skilled trades division continues to expand
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 1-3 years of experience in recruiting, staffing, sales, or customer service
• Confidence in making outbound calls and building strong client relationships
• Ability to connect with trades professionals and understand their needs
• Strong organization and follow-through in a fast-paced environment
• Drive, resilience, and passion for helping people find meaningful work
  
  

NEXT STEPS: Send your resume to [email protected] or call 907-222-7004 and we’ll set up a time to meet!

Opti Staffing is the recruiting partner for some of the country’s leading companies—offering hiring solutions you can’t find anywhere else.

We have employment agencies in Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Anchorage, Lake Oswego, and Vancouver filling the most sought-after job vacancies with the most qualified candidates.

Our recruiters will take the time to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for in a job and then present job opportunities that are a good fit for your skills and experience.