Recruiter

About the Opportunity

Turner Staffing Group is conducting a search for a full-time, in-house Recruiter on behalf of our client, a well-established, family-owned excavation and site development contractor in Pennsylvania.

Our client has built a strong reputation over several decades for safety, quality workmanship, and long-tenured teams. They serve commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal customers with services spanning earthwork, site utilities, and site preparation.

The Recruiter will own full-cycle hiring for field and office roles, with a strong focus on skilled trades. Typical hires include equipment operators, CDL drivers, pipe layers, laborers, mechanics, foremen, and project support staff. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building talent pipelines in a hands-on, people-first construction environment.

Position: Recruiter

Employment type: Full-time, direct hire

Location: Bowmansville, PA. Hybrid (On-site 2-3 days per week)

Reports to: Human Resources leadership

Key responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for field and office positions, from intake meetings with hiring managers through offer and onboarding handoff.

• Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, trade schools, career and technical centers, veterans' programs, and community events.

• Screen applicants for skills, experience, safety record, and licensing (such as CDL class and equipment certifications).

• Coordinate interviews, skills assessments, and pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, DOT physicals, and MVR reviews.

• Write and post compelling job ads that speak to tradespeople and reflect the company's culture.

• Build relationships with local schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations to create a long-term talent pipeline.

• Represent the company at career fairs, school visits, and industry events.

• Track recruiting activity and metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, retention) in the applicant tracking system and report results to leadership.

• Partner with HR on employer branding, referral programs, and onboarding to improve new-hire experience and retention.

• Ensure hiring practices comply with federal and state employment laws, including EEO, I-9, and DOT requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• 2+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, in-house or agency.

• Proven success hiring hourly, skilled-trade, or high-volume roles.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with candidates on job sites and in the office.

• Comfort with an applicant tracking system, job boards, and LinkedIn or other social sourcing tools.

• Excellent organization and follow-through while managing many open roles at once.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Preferred

• Recruiting experience in construction, excavation, heavy civil, utilities, or a related industry.

• Familiarity with CDL, DOT, and equipment operator hiring requirements.

• Existing relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, or workforce boards in Pennsylvania.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or recruiting certification (AIRS or similar).