How we hire
A structured process. A person makes the call
The process
One role. One search. A hire who shows up
- 01
Kickoffcall
Together, we define the role, pay, location, must-haves and how many hires you want. You approve the criteria in writing.
- 02
We launchthe search
We source, screen and interview. Each Qualified Candidate goes to you as soon as they're ready, no waiting for a batch.
- 03
You interviewand decide
Interview while they're hot. Hire anyone from the pool. You pay only after your hire starts.
- 04
60 days ofsupport
We stay with you and your hire for 60 days. If it doesn't work out, we run a replacement search free.
How we screen
A structured interview. A pattern check. A human decision
Every candidate goes through a structured interview, scored against what we learned from 1,000+ trades interviews. Our tools flag patterns: reliability, follow-through, fit. A recruiter makes the call.
- 01
Structured interview
The same questions for every candidate, asked the same way.
- 02
Pattern check
Answers compared against 1,000+ trades interviews. Tools flag patterns, never decide.
- 03
Recruiter decision
A person reviews the flags, talks to the candidate and makes the call.
Why HeavyCraft
Hiring designed around construction
No placement fee until they start
One fee per hire, due after your hire's start date. Nothing upfront, no retainer.
$0 upfront
Typical agency: Upfront retainers
Qualified candidates,one at a time
We send each candidate as soon as they pass screening. Interview and hire on your schedule, fast.
Typical agency: Resume dumps
We call workersafter shift
Good hands are on a jobsite all day. We reach them evenings and weekends, when they can actually talk.
Typical agency: Business-hours calls
Screened forreliability
Every candidate matches your written criteria and passes our structured interview.
Typical agency: Skills-only screening
60-day replacementguarantee
If your hire quits or is let go for performance in the first 60 days, we run a new search free.
Typical agency: Gone after placement
Proven on Alaska's toughest job sites
Mines, power plants and heavy civil projects in Alaska.Now hiring for contractors nationwide.
- applications
- 5,000+
- interviews
- 1,000+
Search window
One role. One search. A clear finish line
45 days
our deadline, not our target
3 qualified candidates
sent one at a time
45 days is the deadline we hold ourselves to, not the goal.We earn our placement fee when your hire starts, so we move fast.Each candidate comes to you as soon as they clear screening.
Hiring more than one for the same role?
Each additional hire is billed at a discounted rate, and we extend the search to give you more options.
- 2 hires
- Up to 52 days, 4 candidates
- 3 hires
- Up to 59 days, 5 candidates
Working together
Fair terms, both ways
Our commitments
- No upfront fees. You pay only after your hire starts
- Written role criteria you approve
- Qualified Candidates sent one by one
- Interviews on evenings and weekends
- 60 days of support after the start date
- Free replacement search if the hire leaves within 60 days
What we ask of you
- Acknowledge each candidate within 24 hours on business days. "Got it, reviewing" is enough
- Give a clear yes or no within 48 hours
- Conduct your own review of "yes" candidates within 3 business days
Fast answers keep good candidates from taking other jobs.
Pricing is simple, and we walk youthrough it on a 20-minute call.
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