How Construction / Trades Teams Use 100Hires

Who this is for

Construction and trades teams hiring electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, welders, operators, foremen, and field supervisors.

What makes this hiring workflow different

• Certifications and site access requirements vary by role
• SMS is often faster than email for field candidates
• Multiple job sites may need similar roles at the same time

Note: Use 100Hires to organize requirements; verify licenses, safety cards, and local rules outside the ATS before hiring.

Recommended 100Hires setup

Profile Fields for certifications

Store license class, OSHA card, union status, travel radius, availability, and equipment experience.

Knockout questions

Disqualify candidates who do not meet required licenses or site eligibility.

Twilio SMS and calls

Use SMS for fast contact and log calls on the candidate timeline.

Workflow stages by field milestone

Mirror the real process: screen, skills check, site interview, background check, start date.

Suggested workflow

Applied -> Credential screen -> SMS sent -> Phone screen -> Skills/site review -> Offer -> Start scheduled

Use this as a starting point. Adjust the stage names, automations, evaluation forms, and messages to match your actual process.

Operating tips

• Keep the first application form short, then move deeper screening into questionnaires or recruiter follow-up when the role requires it.
• Store repeatable requirements as Profile Fields, form answers, tags, or evaluation form answers instead of burying them in free-text notes.
• Test every automation on a sample candidate before relying on it for live applicants.
• Use bulk actions for clear administrative changes, but review edge cases before sending rejection emails.
• Review source performance periodically so the team spends time on channels that produce qualified candidates, not only high applicant volume.
• Put private hiring priorities in Job Notes when they should guide internal review but should not appear on the public job post.

Updated on: 16/06/2026