Early Talent & University Programs Specialist - Technician Recruiting

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.  Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service.  From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs.  This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Early Talent & University Programs Specialist is responsible for building, executing, and sustaining Yancey Bros. Co.’s university and early career technician recruiting strategy. This role focuses on attracting, recruiting, and onboarding top student and early career talent for Yancey's ThinkBIG, Apprenticeship, and Technical Training Programs through strong educational partnerships, relationship-driven recruiting, and proactive pipeline development.

The recruiter serves as a key ambassador for Yancey Bros. Co., developing and maintaining strategic relationships with high schools, technical colleges, workforce development organizations, and community partners. This position works closely with business leaders and the Talent Acquisition Manager to align talent acquisition efforts with current and future workforce needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Source, attract, and recruit qualified candidates through employee referrals, online recruiting platforms, social media channels, campus engagement, and recruiting events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, technical colleges, workforce programs, and other talent sources. 
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer coordination, and onboarding activities. 
• Schedule, coordinate, and participate in hiring events, including: 
  • Job fairs 
  • Campus recruiting events 
  • Facility tours 
  • Welcome events 
  • "Get to Know Yancey" events 
  • Interviews 
  • Program graduations 
  • Alumni engagement activities 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for promoting Yancey's ThinkBIG and Apprenticeship Programs. 
• Monitor and maintain candidate and recruiting data within applicable systems. 
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to support workforce planning and program growth. 
• Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager in implementing and improving established early talent programs. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related experience preferred.
• Campus recruiting, technical recruiting, or early talent recruiting experience preferred.
• Experience developing educational institution partnerships is a plus. 

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. 
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment. 
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills. 
• Strong event planning and execution capabilities. 
• Goal-oriented with a demonstrated ability to achieve recruiting objectives. 
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority. 
• Effective time management and prioritization skills. 
• Experience maintaining accurate candidate and recruiting records. 
• High energy level and comfort presenting to groups of varying sizes. 
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and business leaders. 
• Professional representation of Yancey Bros. Co. at campuses, events, and community functions. 

Environmental Job Requirements:Environment:

• Corporate office environment.
• Educational campuses and training facilities. 
• Convention centers and event venues. 
• Occasional outdoor recruiting and community events. 

Physical: 

• Ability to stand for extended periods during events and presentations.
• Ability to transport recruiting materials and event supplies as needed. 

Travel: 

• Frequent travel to schools, campuses, facilities, and recruiting events.
• Occasional overnight travel required. 

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should be organized, have strong relationship-building skills, and work with a sense of urgency. The ability to influence, drive results, and communicate effectively are essential to this position as well.