CareerPlug Partner: Toolbelt

ToolBelt is the job platform for residential skilled labor. ToolBelt’s vast database consists of crews (licensed crews in all trades looking for additional labor and consistent new work) and tradespeople (skilled tradespeople seeking both full-time and part-time work opportunities).

In this article:

• What are the benefits of posting jobs to ToolBelt HIRE?
• How do I post jobs to ToolBelt HIRE?
• Why is a ToolBelt HIRE candidate calling or texting me before I contact them?
• How many jobs can I post on ToolBelt HIRE?
• How do I set up a ToolBelt HIRE job template?
• How does ToolBelt distribute my jobs and provide candidates in my area?

What are the benefits of posting jobs to ToolBelt HIRE?

• Access to Active Construction Talent
  • Jobs are shown directly to construction professionals (tradespeople, licensed contractors and sub crews) already using the ToolBelt platform.
  • Unlike general job boards, ToolBelt focuses specifically on construction trades.
• Two Streams of Candidates
  • Organic Applicants: Contractors see your job post, apply, and often call or text you right away.
  • Matched Candidates: ToolBelt technology proactively finds high-quality candidates in your trade and location, delivering them to your dashboard even if they haven’t applied.
• Direct Communication
  • Once a candidate applies, they are encouraged to reach out to you. You can also call or text them immediately through the app to speed up hiring.
  • Cuts out wasted time waiting for email replies or back-and-forth scheduling.
• Faster Hiring
  • Many employers report connecting with candidates and getting them on-site within days, not weeks.
  • Posting through ToolBelt makes it easy to fill urgent labor needs.
• Job Visibility Beyond Just the Posting
  • Applicants can see details like scope of work, pay, location, and qualifications.
  • ToolBelt encourages them to apply and reach out directly, increasing your chances of a quick hire.
• Scalable for Multiple Roles or Crews
  • Post for tradespeople, licensed contractors, or full crews.
  • Helps both small businesses and larger contractors fill gaps.
• Efficient Hiring Workflow
  • All applicants appear in your ToolBelt HIRE dashboard.
  • You can prioritize roles, track applicant flow, and manage outreach in one place.

👉 In short: Posting to ToolBelt HIRE gives you a construction-focused talent pool, direct applicant communication, and faster, more efficient hiring compared to general job boards.

How do I post jobs to ToolBelt HIRE?

Unique ToolBelt HIRE job templates will be added to your CareerPlug account. When you post a job using a ToolBelt HIRE job template, CareerPlug will send the job to ToolBelt, where it will be shared and promoted to ToolBelt’s database of crews and tradespeople.

Why is a ToolBelt candidate calling or texting me before I contact them?

ToolBelt HIRE has a unique feature that allows candidates to call or text you immediately after they apply for your job. This empowers candidates to reach out to you ahead of you contacting them. This is intended to speed up your hiring process, so be prepared for candidates to contact you shortly after you’ve posted a ToolBelt job via CareerPlug.

How many jobs can I post on ToolBelt?

With ToolBelt HIRE, you can post an unlimited number of jobs.

That means you can:

• Post as many open roles as your organization needs—whether for field crews, office staff, or sales positions.
• Reach candidates on both the ToolBelt network of skilled tradespeople and all major job boards (for office and management roles).
• Keep jobs live as long as you need without worrying about posting limits.

How do I set up a ToolBelt job template?

Your ToolBelt job templates include job titles and job descriptions specifically designed to attract ToolBelt candidates. Do not edit the job title or job description of your ToolBelt job templates.

However, we do recommend editing the following parts of your ToolBelt job templates:

Job Posting tab

Location

Ensure your job template is associated with the right location. Use the drop-down menu to change the location, if necessary.

Benefits

Click to select any benefits your job will offer from the listed options. To advertise any benefits that are not listed, enter a custom benefit in the open field in the top-left corner and click the plus icon to add it to your job template.

Job Details

Choose the Employment Type (ToolBelt Full Time, ToolBelt Hourly, ToolBelt Labor and Material Budget, ToolBelt Piece Rate) for your job template from the drop-down menu.

Set the Desired Experience (years) for the job template using the drop-down menu.

Salary

Add salary information to your ToolBelt job templates. Select a Pay style and interval, and enter an Amount.

Applicant Evaluation tab

Resume

The Resume requirement will be toggled off for your ToolBelt job templates by default. You won't receive resumes from any ToolBelt job applicants because they are not required to provide them.

Prescreen Questions

Your ToolBelt job templates don't include prescreen questions by default. Do not add prescreen questions to your jobs because ToolBelt applicants don't have the ability to answer prescreen questions.

Hiring Settings tab

Configure the Hiring Settings tab however you'd like for your ToolBelt job templates.

Select Posting Status pop-up

The last step before posting your job is to set your job post status. Your ToolBelt job templates are set to Active by default. Verify that your job templates are always set to Active to ensure they post properly on ToolBelt.

How does ToolBelt distribute my jobs and provide candidates in my area?

When you post a job through ToolBelt HIRE, your job will be sent directly to the ToolBelt app, where over 100,000  active tradespeople and contractors look for and apply to open jobs every day.

Your job will appear:

• On the ToolBelt job board – visible to contractors and tradespeople in your area and in the trade and specialty you are seeking.
• To matched candidates – ToolBelt’s technology identifies qualified candidates in your trade and location and surfaces your job to them.
• In-app notifications – Many ToolBelt users receive real-time alerts about new opportunities that fit their trade and location.

This means your job will reach both organic applicants (contractors who find and apply to your posting) and matched candidates (highly qualified prospects surfaced by ToolBelt’s matching system).

Because of ToolBelt’s massive network of contractors and tradespeople nationwide, you can be confident that your jobs are reaching qualified candidates in your market, allowing you to hire faster and get more work done using ToolBelt HIRE.