Emerging Talent & Workforce Development Specialist

Apply Description The Early Talent & Workforce Development Specialist builds and sustains the future technician pipeline by leading early career and workforce outreach programs. This role drives attraction, development, and conversion of students into heavy equipment technician and mobile power systems careers through initiatives like Think Big and Be Pro Be Proud, while partnering with recruitment and service operations to support long-term workforce planning. What you'll do: Pipeline Strategy & Workforce Development Develop long-term technician pipeline strategies aligned with workforce projections Build partnerships with local schools, trade programs, and community organizations Maintain a database of prospective future technicians and mobile power systems professionals Think Big Program Leadership Serve as the primary liaison for the Think Big Program Conduct campus visits, classroom presentations, recruitment events and graduation ceremonies Identify, screen and select qualified student candidates Coordinate onboarding and program entry processes Track student progress and engagement throughout the program Owning the relationship throughout the internship process and the start of their Riggs career Be Pro Be Proud Initiative Leadership Lead company participation in Be Pro Be Proud events and outreach activities Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and company representation Promote heavy equipment technician and mobile power systems career paths to high school students Build relationships with educators, counselors, and workforce development partners Track engagement metrics and develop follow-up processes to convert interest into program applicants Requirements What you'll need: Required Qualifications Experience identifying and engaging talent through traditional and non-traditional channels Strong relationship-building and networking skills Strong presentation and public speaking skills Ability to travel Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of diesel technology, mobile power systems or mechanical career pathways Experience building early talent or workforce development programs 2+ years of experience in recruiting, workforce development, campus relations, or related experience Experience in heavy equipment, construction, industrial, or skilled trades environments IMPORTANT INFORMATION While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Standing, walking and meeting activities are required frequently throughout the workday. Employee must be able to process paperwork and utilize office equipment (including personal computer, phone, etc.). A large portion of the day is spent communicating orally in person and by phone. Normal sight or corrected vision is required to read documents and use standard computer terminals. Ability to move around continuously throughout the service department. Work may involve moving or lifting of light to…