Skinner

06/16/2026

Everyone’s looking for skilled trades talent right now.

The companies winning are changing how they hire.

Here’s what’s actually working: https://www.skinneratwork.com/hire-skilled-trades-data-centers-outsourcing-upskilling-recruiting/

06/11/2026

If you can bend conduit, read prints, and keep a project moving, we want to talk to you.

We’re hiring experienced commercial electricians for new construction projects with steady work and competitive pay. EMT, rigid, PVC, wire pulls, lighting, panels, switchgear experience preferred.

Apply here: https://www.skinneratwork.com/skilled-trades-job-board/

06/09/2026

Wondering what skilled trades are paying in 2026?
Our latest Wage Guide breaks down the numbers you need to know so you can stay competitive and plan ahead.

Download your free copy here: https://www.skinneratwork.com/2026-skilled-trades-wage-guide/

06/04/2026

Your next opportunity could be closer than you think.

06/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our June crew!

Wishing you all a month filled with celebration.

06/02/2026

Celebrating our June work anniversaries! 🎉

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and everything you bring to the team each day. We’re grateful to have you with us and look forward to another great year ahead!

05/28/2026

You've got a project to deliver and a business to run. The last thing you need is a workforce gap slowing you down.

Skinner has been placing skilled trades workers with construction firms across Dallas-Fort Worth for over 80 years. We maintain a database of 10,000+ qualified, work-ready professionals, including plumbers, electricians, sheet metal mechanics, low voltage specialists, and more.

And we move fast. When you need people, we get them to you.

Here's what you can expect when you work with us:

- Rigorous skills assessments and background checks on every recruit
- Culture fit evaluation, not just skills matching
- Full transparency on bill rates and pay rates
- Up-to-date safety training and licensing on every placement
- An easy-to-use client portal to post jobs and request staff
- Pain-free payroll services built for the industry

We handle the hiring so you can focus on the work.
Ready to staff up? Get started here: https://www.skinneratwork.com/hire-skilled-trade-workers/

05/26/2026

Yes, AI is changing how construction sites operate.
No, it's not replacing (and can't replace) the people who configure, troubleshoot, and operate complex equipment and systems.

We put together a breakdown of five critical skills that require human judgment, dexterity, and experience. Which means, as far as AI-proof jobs go, these are it.

If you're a skilled tradesperson, your work is more valuable than ever. And if you're a contractor looking to hire, this is exactly why investing in great people still matters more than any technology.

Read the full article here:

AI is transforming construction, but not every job can be automated. Discover the top skills AI can’t replace and why they’re vital to the industry’s future.

05/22/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we take a moment to honor those who gave everything in service to our country.

In an industry built on hard work and commitment, we are reminded that the values we respect most, dedication, sacrifice, and showing up for others, run deeper than the job site.

05/21/2026

If you know your way around pipes, we want to hear from you.

Skinner is placing plumbers on some of the most in-demand projects around, including AI data centers and power plants. In these environments, installing piping systems for cooling, drainage, and fire suppression is mission-critical and the skills required go well beyond the basics.

This role involves reading plans, fitting and joining pipe, pressure-testing systems, and working alongside other trades on active job sites. In data centers especially, precision and reliability aren't optional. Thousands of servers are counting on the work you do.

If you're a journeyman, apprentice, or pipefitter ready for serious work, we'd love to connect you with the right opportunity.

Apply now: https://loom.ly/kOOVS5M