Do you have a passion for recruiting top-tier talent in skilled trades? Are you experienced in sourcing and hiring technicians who work with their hands, solve complex mechanical issues, and keep America moving? Have you worked remotely and thrived in a fast-paced, high-demand environment? If you’re ready to help grow a national network of elite mobile technicians in one of our most active regions, we want to hear from you!

Epika Fleet Services is seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Acquisition Partner to join our growing team. You’ll own full-cycle recruiting for diesel and fleet maintenance technician roles across our Northeast markets — Boston, Rochester, and surrounding areas — working across Epika and partner accounts. The right candidate has a minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in blue-collar, skilled trades, or distributed/mobile workforce environments, and has the discipline and drive to operate independently in a remote environment.

Please note: This position requires hands-on experience recruiting for skilled labor or trade roles (e.g., diesel technicians, mechanics, fleet/logistics, construction, manufacturing. Applicants must be based in the Northeast region. Candidates located outside the Northeast will not be considered.

What You'll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for diesel and fleet tech roles across the Northeast — Boston, Rochester, and surrounding markets
• Source passive candidates aggressively using Indeed Smart Sourcer, boolean strings, and targeted keyword strategies
• Screen candidates via phone, document findings, and submit detailed write-ups to hiring managers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, RSMs, and field leadership — including pushing back when needed
• Manage candidate pipeline in ATS (iCIMS / transitioning to Paradox) with accuracy and real-time updates
• Identify and escalate req-level issues (pay misalignment, title problems, stale postings) proactively — don't just throw candidates at the problem
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency across sourcing, screening, and administrative tasks
• Collaborate with the recruiting team on onboarding, SOPs, and process improvements

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in blue-collar, skilled trades, or distributed/mobile workforce environments (manufacturing, welding, construction, fleet, logistics, etc.)
• Proven sourcing ability — you know how to work and build boolean strings, and fill roles that get zero applicants
• ATS experience required — any platform considered; Paradox or iCIMS experience is a plus
• Remote work experience and the self-discipline that comes with it
• Strong communicator: written, verbal, and when it counts — holding hiring managers accountable for feedback and follow-through
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; you can improvise when there's no playbook
• Working knowledge of AI tools and genuine interest in integrating them into your workflow

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with recruiting in densely populated, weather-challenged Northeast markets
• Experience managing high requisition volumes (30+ concurrent reqs)
• Track record of creative problem-solving when faced with recruiting bottleneck
  

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Self-starter with strong personal accountability and ownership mentality
• Adaptable — comfortable when processes change, tools evolve, and structure is still developing
• Resourceful and persistent — "I'm going to figure it out" attitude
• Trustworthy and self-disciplined in a remote work environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to push back professionally and hold others accountable
• Comfortable speaking up about challenges and escalating appropriately
• Takes pride in quality of work and closing requisitions

Core Value Alignment: "Win with integrity and grit"

What We Offer You:

• Monday–Friday schedule
• 100% Remote work
• Paid Time Off including holidays
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days of employment
• Health Insurance and Dental Plans
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family-oriented company that values work/life balance
• Dedicated, experienced team
• Growth opportunities across a nationwide footprint