Recruiting and Marketing Specialist

...an innovative company, built on a foundation of teamwork, safety, and excellence, Ruston Paving is for you!

...someone who is ready to work hard, be a team player, and show up each day with a positive attitude to motivate others!

Ruston Paving is 100% Employee-Owned through an ESOP! Come work for a company where your hard work truly pays off!

Our most important asset is our people! When you work for Ruston Paving, we are dedicated to giving you more than just a job. We want to ensure a career with well-rounded benefits for you and your family.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Bonus Incentives and Allowances
• And many more!

Ruston Paving is a commercial and industrial paving construction contractor with offices in New York, Virginia, and North Carolina. Established in 1943, we are a family-oriented company that has been in business for three generations. Our company is capable of all types of asphalt paving projects ranging from minor repairs to larger projects incorporating asphalt reclamation and recycling, as well as new construction.

Teamwork is a major part of every position at Ruston Paving, so it is important to note that, aside from all other listed responsibilities, you must be willing to assist others and be as productive as possible. This candidate must be an outgoing, proactive self-starter who demonstrates initiative, works independently, and excels at networking, relationship building, public speaking, and motivating others.

This role provides a unique opportunity to support both company recruiting efforts and marketing initiatives across the organization. A successful candidate will have an immediate impact on the continued growth and success of the organization.

The following are a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Talent Acquisition:
  • Serve as the primary recruiting contact for all divisions and locations within Ruston Paving.
  • Develop and implement centralized recruiting strategies to support hiring needs across the organization.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offer coordination, and follow-up.
• Candidate Sourcing and Outreach:
  • Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, networking, trade schools, workforce centers, and industry contacts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with candidates, educational institutions, and workforce development partners.
  • Proactively develop pipelines for seasonal, skilled trade, administrative, and management positions.
• Hiring Coordination:
  • Partner with division leaders, managers, and human resources to understand staffing needs and hiring priorities.
  • Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communication, and hiring workflow to ensure a timely and professional process.
  • Support onboarding coordination and assist with pre-employment requirements as needed.
• Recruiting Events and Community Outreach:
  • Coordinate and attend career fairs, recruiting events, school visits, and community outreach activities.
  • Represent Ruston Paving at external recruiting functions in a professional and engaging manner.
  • Develop materials and presentations to promote career opportunities with Ruston Paving.
• Recruiting Administration and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate recruiting records, candidate tracking, and hiring status updates.
  • Monitor recruiting metrics and provide regular updates on hiring activity, sourcing trends, and open positions.
  • Assist with improving recruiting processes, systems, and applicant experience.
• All other duties assigned

• Content Creation:
  • Develop engaging content for social media platforms, highlighting Ruston Paving projects, employees, and services.
  • Create visual materials for printing including brochures, flyers, project signage, and company promotions.
  • Assist in writing…