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Dallas–Fort Worth HVAC and Mechanical Construction Recruiter

Dallas–Fort Worth runs on data center, healthcare, industrial, and a very large commercial service base. It is a service-technician market before it is anything else, and metroplex geography means a hire in Plano is not the same as a hire in Arlington.

Dallas–Fort Worth union halls and pay scales

Compare Dallas–Fort Worth union wages

  • UA Local 100 (Dallas): Union hall · Local pay scale
  • UA Local 146 (Fort Worth): Union hall · Local pay scale
  • SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth): Union hall · Local pay scale

Submit a Dallas–Fort Worth job request

Tell us what you are hiring in Dallas–Fort Worth and the recruiter who covers this market will contact you the same business day with next steps, a realistic pay range and the candidates we already know. Most searches run on contingency — you pay only when a hire starts — and every placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee; retained fees apply only to confidential or executive searches.

Hiring mechanical trades across Dallas–Fort Worth

Dallas–Fort Worth mechanical work spans data centers, healthcare, corporate campuses and relocations, distribution and manufacturing, and heavy commercial service across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, Arlington and the northern suburbs. UA Local 100 in Dallas, UA Local 146 in Fort Worth and SMART Local 68 sheet metal anchor the union side alongside a very large open-shop market.

We place commercial HVAC and chiller service technicians, data center mechanical project managers, pipefitting and plumbing superintendents, sheet metal detailers and VDC staff, controls technicians, estimators and service sales people for DFW contractors.

DFW is two labor markets stitched together, so we screen candidates on which side of the metroplex they will actually drive to before a shortlist reaches you.

  • Dallas Fort Worth HVAC recruiter
  • UA Local 100 Dallas
  • UA Local 146 Fort Worth
  • SMART Local 68 sheet metal
  • data center mechanical project manager
  • chiller and central plant service
  • DFW mechanical estimator

Dallas–Fort Worth jobs: apply or get alerts

Looking for HVAC, plumbing, piping or mechanical work in Dallas–Fort Worth? We are running 34 live searches in the Dallas–Fort Worth region right now. Applying is free, we never charge candidates, and we do not release your name to a contractor without your say-so.

  • All Dallas–Fort Worth jobs (34 open)
  • Service technician jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth (9)
  • Project manager jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth (6)
  • Project engineer jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth (2)
  • Safety jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth (2)
  • Browse every Dallas–Fort Worth opening
  • Free Dallas–Fort Worth job alerts by email

Who is hiring HVAC and mechanical workers in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Commercial mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal and controls contractors across the Dallas–Fort Worth, TX market. We recruit for them directly, so the 34 openings listed on our jobs page are real searches, not job-board reposts. We do not name a contractor publicly before you agree to an interview.

Does it cost anything to apply through a Dallas–Fort Worth recruiter?

No. Candidates never pay us — the hiring contractor pays the fee. You can apply to any Dallas–Fort Worth opening or set a free email alert and talk to a recruiter before your name goes anywhere.

Trade jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth

Searching "plumber jobs near me" or "HVAC jobs near me" from Dallas–Fort Worth? Each search below is filtered to the Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area and shows only roles we are recruiting for right now — 34 live openings today. Applying is free and your name is never sent to a contractor without your approval.

  • Plumber jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
  • Pipefitter jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
  • HVAC technician jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
  • Sheet metal jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
  • Refrigeration jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
  • Controls and building automation jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX

Union jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth

Dallas–Fort Worth mechanical work is largely covered by UA Local 100 (Dallas), UA Local 146 (Fort Worth), SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth). We work with signatory contractors as well as open-shop ones, so a Dallas–Fort Worth union journeyman, apprentice or foreman can apply here without leaving the hall's out-of-work list. Check the pay scale for your local below, then look at what is open.

  • UA Local 100 (Dallas) — pay scale, hall and contact
  • UA Local 146 (Fort Worth) — pay scale, hall and contact
  • SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth) — pay scale, hall and contact
  • See union-side openings in Dallas–Fort Worth

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  • Union jobs in Dallas, TX — every local hall and its pay scale
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Where can I find plumber or HVAC jobs near me in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Start with our Dallas–Fort Worth job list — it is filtered to the Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area and carries only live searches we are running for local commercial mechanical, plumbing, sheet metal and controls contractors, 34 of them today. You can apply in about 30 seconds, or set a free email alert and we will send new Dallas–Fort Worth roles as they post.

Are there union jobs in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Yes. Dallas–Fort Worth mechanical work is largely covered by UA Local 100 (Dallas), UA Local 146 (Fort Worth), SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth). Many of the Dallas–Fort Worth-area contractors we recruit for are signatory, and we also place with merit-shop contractors. We never charge a candidate a fee, and we keep your search confidential until you agree to an interview.

Do I need to be in a union to work for a Dallas–Fort Worth mechanical contractor?

No. Both union and merit-shop contractors hire across the Dallas–Fort Worth market. Tell the recruiter which you prefer and we will only send you roles that match — your classification, hours and benefits are confirmed before any introduction.

Where "near me" reaches around Dallas–Fort Worth

A Dallas–Fort Worth search here is not just the city limits. We recruit across the whole Dallas–Fort Worth, TX labor market, so a role tagged Dallas–Fort Worth may sit in any of these communities — and the drive, shift and per-diem are spelled out before you talk to anyone.

  • Dallas–Fort Worth
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Plano
  • Irving
  • Arlington, TX
  • Frisco
  • Garland
  • Richardson
  • Grand Prairie
  • Mckinney
  • Denton
  • Carrollton

Union locals covering Dallas–Fort Worth

SMART Local 68, UA Local 100, UA Local 146 and IBEW Local 20 are seated in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. Each one below links to its published pay scale, apprentice steps and hall contact details, so you can check scale before you apply. Gulfstream is not a hall and does not run an out-of-work list — applying here costs nothing and does not affect your standing with your local.

  • SMART Local 68 — Dallas & Fort Worth, TX — Sheet Metal Workers — $36.18/hr base · $48.85/hr package · effective 6/7/24 — SMART Local 68 pay scale
  • UA Local 100 — Dallas, TX — Plumbers & Pipefitters — $41.15/hr base · $62.34/hr package · effective 11/25/25 — UA Local 100 pay scale
  • UA Local 146 — Fort Worth, TX — Plumbers & Pipefitters — $41.28/hr base · $55.49/hr package · effective 5/23/25 — UA Local 146 pay scale
  • IBEW Local 20 — Grand Prairie, TX — Electricians — $40.65/hr base · $52.13/hr package · effective 5/25/26 — IBEW Local 20 pay scale

Journeyman scale on the Dallas–Fort Worth-area sheets we hold runs from $36.18 to $41.28 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall before you act on it.

What Dallas–Fort Worth contractors are hiring for right now

34 active Dallas–Fort Worth-area searches are open today. This is the current mix by role, straight off our live job board — click a line to see only those openings.

  • Service technician / mechanic in Dallas–Fort Worth (9 open)
  • Project manager in Dallas–Fort Worth (6 open)
  • Project / application engineer in Dallas–Fort Worth (2 open)
  • Safety in Dallas–Fort Worth (2 open)

Which union locals cover Dallas–Fort Worth?

SMART Local 68, UA Local 100, UA Local 146 and IBEW Local 20 are seated in the Dallas–Fort Worth market. We publish each hall's address, phone number and latest published journeyman rate on its own page, sourced from the local's wage sheet. Journeyman scale on the Dallas–Fort Worth-area sheets we hold runs from $36.18 to $41.28 an hour base, before the benefit package. Those are the halls' own published figures, not our estimates — contract cycles move them, so confirm the current rate with the hall before you act on it.

What areas count as "near me" for Dallas–Fort Worth jobs?

Our Dallas–Fort Worth listings cover Dallas–Fort Worth, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Irving, Arlington, TX, Frisco, Garland and the surrounding communities. Tell your recruiter how far you are willing to drive and we will only send roles inside that radius.

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Open Dallas–Fort Worth jobs — apply today

  • Senior HVAC Project Manager — Dallas, TX
  • Director of Estimating — Dallas, TX
  • Lead Mechanical Designer - Piping — Fort Worth, TX
  • Mechanical Construction Intern — Dallas, TX
  • Senior Mechanical Project Manager — Dallas, TX
  • Site Safety Coordinator — Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Dallas–Fort Worth hiring right now

34 active searches in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

  • Other mechanical roles: 14
  • Service technician / mechanic: 9
  • Project manager: 6
  • Project / application engineer: 2
  • Safety: 2

Dallas–Fort Worth union wage index

  • UA Local 100 (Dallas) union hall — $41.15/hr base · $62.34/hr package · effective 11/25/25 — UA Local 100 (Dallas) pay scale and rate sources
  • UA Local 146 (Fort Worth) union hall — $41.28/hr base · $55.49/hr package · effective 5/23/25 — UA Local 146 (Fort Worth) pay scale and rate sources
  • SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth) union hall — $36.18/hr base · $48.85/hr package · effective 6/7/24 — SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth) pay scale and rate sources

Roles we place in Dallas–Fort Worth

  • Commercial and chiller service technicians
  • Service sales and account managers
  • Project managers
  • Estimators
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Controls specialists
  • Superintendents

How our search works

We screen for drive time first in DFW, because a technician who lives in Denton will not stay on a south-Arlington board. Then equipment depth: chiller platform, controls exposure, and whether they have run mission-critical sites.

Time to shortlist

Under two weeks on technicians, given how deep our DFW bench runs. Two to four weeks on project management and estimating roles.

Fee

Most searches run on contingency — you pay only when a hire starts — and every placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee; retained fees apply only to confidential or executive searches.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Dallas mechanical recruiter cost?

A percentage of the hire's first-year base salary, quoted in writing before we start.

How fast will I see candidates in Dallas–Fort Worth?

Under two weeks on technicians; two to four weeks on project management roles.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes — a 90-day replacement guarantee.

How confidential is the search?

Your name is withheld until interviews are agreed.

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  • UA Local 100 (Dallas) pay scale
  • UA Local 146 (Fort Worth) pay scale
  • SMART Local 68 (Dallas & Fort Worth) pay scale
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