How E-J Electric Powers Fast, DOT-Compliant Background Checks with Checkr
Cutting turnaround times by 71% while eliminating weeks of manual DOT verifications.
E-J Electric is the nation’s leading privately-owned electrical contractor, serving businesses since 1899. With projects spanning hospitals, airports, critical infrastructure, and storm-disaster recovery, E-J Electric keeps the Northeast—and beyond—powered.
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400+ employees at NYC HQ, with national operations
Key results
- 71% decrease in turnaround time on background checks
- Weeks saved on DOT employment verifications
- Zero manual outreach thanks to automation
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Before Checkr: Stuck in the slow lane
E-J Electric runs projects where every hour matters. Storm recovery teams must mobilize in days, hospitals need specialized technicians on demand, and large-scale builds can’t afford hiring delays.
But their legacy background check provider was a bottleneck:
- Reports were unclear and difficult to analyze
- The platform lacked mobile compatibility for field teams
- Candidate links expired after seven days with no flexibility
- No support for DOT-compliant employment verifications, forcing recruiters into fax machines, paper files, and endless follow-ups
The cracks showed. Results took three or more days, compliance checks stretched into weeks, and recruiters lost valuable time chasing documents instead of hiring.
Discovering Checkr: A better way
When E-J Electric adopted a new HRIS platform, GoCo, Recruiting & Onboarding Manager Jesse Lender saw a chance to reset. Their old provider didn’t integrate, so Jesse explored other options—and that’s when he found Checkr.
Checkr stood out for three reasons:
- Customer-first experience
- Ease of use and customization
- Proven integrations with leading HRIS platforms
Integration with GoCo, which Jesse expected to be multi-week and complex, was handled in days by Checkr’s team.
After Checkr: Fast, compliant, and confident
Speed that matches the job
Turnaround times dropped by 71%—from days to hours. For storm-disaster recovery and other urgent hires, that speed is critical.
DOT compliance without the paper chase
Before Checkr, DOT verifications required manual outreach to every previous employer—calls, faxes, letters, and signatures. Now the process is fully automated.
The team has saved weeks of time and eliminated their most painful compliance burden.
Mobile-first for field teams
Under the E-J umbrella, the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division deploys nationwide during storms. With Checkr’s mobile-compatible platform, Jesse’s team can send onboarding packets and background checks instantly, getting crews to disaster zones without delay.
Accuracy and customization that build trust
E-J Electric now runs six custom background check packages instead of three fixed options. Onboarding packets automatically trigger the correct background check for each role and location, reducing manual steps and errors.
Reports provide transparent explanations and detail, giving recruiters and candidates confidence in the process.
Highlights: What stands out
- Candidate Stories: request additional context on flagged results
- Support Center: reliable resources and fast response times
- Mobile Compatibility: crucial for storm deployment and field-heavy workforce
The Checkr advantage
With Checkr, E-J Electric isn’t just moving faster—it’s operating smarter.
Recruiters save hours each week, compliance is built into the workflow, and nationwide teams can be deployed quickly when disaster strikes. Candidates benefit from a seamless, transparent experience that builds trust from the start.
And the best part? Jesse knows this is only the beginning.
For a company that has been powering the nation for more than a century, E-J Electric now has a modern partner in Checkr trusted by 100,000+ companies. With Checkr, they’ve turned one of their biggest bottlenecks into one of their strongest advantages.
