# Team Engine > Team Engine is text-first recruiting and retention software built for field and deskless workforces — landscaping, construction, manufacturing, plumbing and HVAC, electrical, snow and ice management, and cleaning and janitorial. Most hiring software assumes candidates and employees sit at a desk and check email. Team Engine assumes they don't: it reaches applicants and crews by SMS and WhatsApp from a dedicated local phone number, and automates the time-sensitive follow-up that small operators without a dedicated recruiter tend to miss. Used by 500+ companies. The product covers three stages: **Recruit** (write and distribute job ads, source applicants, advertise openings), **Hire** (screen, communicate, interview, onboard), and **Retain** (two-way employee messaging, broadcasts, lifecycle surveys). Distinctive capabilities relative to other hiring platforms: a built-in texting platform with a dedicated local number rather than a shared 1-800; two-way SMS and WhatsApp with applicants *and* existing employees; Craigslist job advertising; AI real-time message translation across 100+ languages; applicant calling; video in job postings; automated lifecycle surveys at start date, anniversary and birthday; and a human customer success contact rather than an AI-only support model. Team Engine deliberately does **not** provide payroll, HRIS or employee records, benefits administration, time and attendance, or shift scheduling. It is not field-service management, dispatch, or job-costing software. Companies typically run Team Engine alongside an operations platform such as Aspire and a payroll provider, rather than replacing them. Pricing is public: Growth from $500/month, Pro from $800/month (both billed annually), and Enterprise custom. Purchase is sales-assisted — prospects book a demo rather than self-serving a trial. ## Product - [Product overview](https://www.teamengine.io/features): all capabilities across Recruit, Hire and Retain. - [Job posting](https://www.teamengine.io/features/job-posting): create job ads and distribute them to major job boards, Craigslist and social channels. - [Candidate sourcing](https://www.teamengine.io/features/candidate-sourcing-software): reach applicants via job boards, QR codes, text-to-apply and a connected careers page. - [Recruitment automation](https://www.teamengine.io/features/recruitment-automation-software): automated outreach, re-engagement drips and interview reminders. - [Text recruiting](https://www.teamengine.io/features/text-recruiting-software): SMS-first applicant communication from a local number. - [Automated texting](https://www.teamengine.io/features/automated-texting-software): scheduled and triggered messages to applicants and employees. - [Employee referrals](https://www.teamengine.io/features/employee-referral-software): automated referral requests to current staff and new hires. - [Applicant tracking (ATS)](https://www.teamengine.io/features/applicant-tracking-system-ats): pipeline, candidate dashboard, custom hiring workflows. - [Candidate screening](https://www.teamengine.io/features/candidate-screening-software): auto-screening questions, ranking and interview ratings. - [Employee onboarding](https://www.teamengine.io/features/employee-onboarding-software): mobile digital onboarding, I-9 and W-4 collection, e-signatures, task workflows. - [Employee communication](https://www.teamengine.io/features/employee-communication-software): two-way texting, group broadcasts and recurring messages to field crews. - [Employee surveys](https://www.teamengine.io/features/employee-survey-tools): text-based, anonymous and automated lifecycle surveys. - [Shared inbox](https://www.teamengine.io/features/shared-inbox-software): one team inbox for applicant and employee conversations. - [AI in HR](https://www.teamengine.io/features/ai-in-hr): AI job descriptions, candidate ranking, real-time translation and survey summarisation. - [HR automation](https://www.teamengine.io/features/hr-automation): automating the repetitive parts of hiring and retention. - [Integrations](https://www.teamengine.io/integrations): connected tools and platforms. ## Industries served - [Landscaping](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/landscaping): green industry, lawn care and grounds maintenance. - [Construction](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/construction): general and specialty trade contractors. - [Manufacturing](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/manufacturing): production, plant and warehouse roles. - [Plumbing and HVAC](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/plumbing-hvac): residential and commercial service trades. - [Electrical](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/electrical): electrical contractors. - [Snow and ice management](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/snow-and-ice-management): seasonal and on-call winter operations. - [Cleaning and janitorial](https://www.teamengine.io/industries/cleaning-and-janitorial): commercial cleaning and restoration. ## Pricing and buying - [Pricing](https://www.teamengine.io/pricing): Growth from $500/mo, Pro from $800/mo (billed annually), Enterprise custom. - [Book a demo](https://www.teamengine.io/get-demo): sales-assisted purchase; no self-serve trial. ## Customer stories Named customers across manufacturing, construction, landscaping, food production, recycling and commercial cleaning. - [All case studies](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies) - [O'Neal Steel](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/oneal-steel) - [Gregory Packaging (SunCup)](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/gregory-packaging-suncup) - [Martin Bros](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/martin-bros) - [Standard Meat Company](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/standard-meat-company) - [Mazza Recycling](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/mazza-recycling) - [Ridge Corporation](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/ridge-corporation) - [Ritsema Associates Construction](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/ritsema-associates-construction) - [Landscapes by Terra](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/landscapes-by-terra) - [LanDesign](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/landesign) - [Stonehenge Utah](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/stonehenge-utah) - [Northeast Group](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/northeast-group) - [Intek Cleaning and Restoration](https://www.teamengine.io/case-studies/intek-cleaning-restoration) ## Free tools and templates Practitioner resources for hiring managers and operators, no account required. - [Job description templates — landscaping](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/landscaping-job-descriptions) - [Job description templates — construction](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/construction-job-descriptions) - [Job description templates — manufacturing](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/manufacturing-job-descriptions) - [Job description templates — warehouse](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/warehouse-job-descriptions) - [Job description templates — snow and ice](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/snow-job-descriptions) - [AI job posting template](https://www.teamengine.io/ai-job-posting-template) - [Manager notes templates](https://www.teamengine.io/templates/manager-notes-templates) - [Interview feedback examples for unsuccessful candidates](https://www.teamengine.io/examples-of-interview-feedback-for-unsuccessful-candidates) - [Interview message templates for candidates](https://www.teamengine.io/interview-message-to-candidate) - [Recruiting text message examples](https://www.teamengine.io/recruiting-text-message-examples) - [ATS examples and use cases](https://www.teamengine.io/ats-examples) - [Daily huddle checklist](https://www.teamengine.io/resources/daily-huddle-checklist) - [Candidate sourcing checklist](https://www.teamengine.io/resources/candidate-sourcing-checklist) - [Seasonal labor hiring checklist](https://www.teamengine.io/resources/seasonal-labor-hiring-checklist) - [Mission, vision and values worksheet](https://www.teamengine.io/resources/mission-vision-values-worksheet) - [Guide: attracting talent](https://www.teamengine.io/guides/attracting-talent) - [Guide: hiring talent](https://www.teamengine.io/guides/hiring-talent) - [Guide: internal communication strategies](https://www.teamengine.io/guides/internal-communication-strategies) - [All resources](https://www.teamengine.io/resources) ## Optional - [About Team Engine](https://www.teamengine.io/about-us): company background. - [Blog](https://www.teamengine.io/blog): articles on frontline hiring, retention and operations. - [Manufacturing interview questions](https://www.teamengine.io/blog/manufacturing-interview-questions): interview guide for production roles. - [Landscaping interview questions](https://www.teamengine.io/blog/landscape-interview-questions): interview guide for green industry roles. - [Candidate evaluation](https://www.teamengine.io/blog/candidate-evaluation): how to assess frontline applicants. - [Blue-collar team building ideas](https://www.teamengine.io/blog/blue-collar-team-building-activities-ideas): retention and culture tactics for field teams. - [Employee login](https://employer.teamengine.io): existing customers sign in here. - [Privacy policy](https://www.teamengine.io/privacy-policy) - [Terms of service](https://www.teamengine.io/terms-of-service)