Plant Operator

Working at Walker

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

As the Crushing Plant Operator, you'll assist our primary operators in the operation, maintenance and repair of our crushing plant. Your duties would include the operation and routine maintenance of heavy equipment, assisting with the operation, maintenance and repair of crushing plant equipment, clean-up and other duties, as necessary.

Based at our Owen Sound location.

Here's What You Need

• Loader experience mandatory
• Supervisory experience an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Welder/welding experience is an asset
• Previous experience in an Asphalt, Aggregate, Ready-Mix or Roadbuilding industry setting would be an asset
• Ability to work outdoors in varying types of weather

What's in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to your community with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we'd love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.