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Job Description
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
Are you someone who enjoys working with heavy equipment, solving mechanical problems, and seeing the results of a productive day's work? Join our team as a Quarry Plant Operator at our Severn Pit in Orillia. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for operating our aggregate processing plant and performing routine and preventative maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently. We're looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically inclined, and takes pride in producing quality work.
Our most successful Quarry Plant Operators are team players who stay calm under pressure, enjoy working outdoors, and are committed to safety and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a stable career with a company that values hard work and supports its employees, we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Full-time hours (40–50 hours per week)
- Afternoon and Saturday shifts as required
- Competitive hourly wage of $30.65/hour
- $5.00/hour afternoon shift premium
- A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your skills
What You'll Be Doing
- Operating wash plants, crushers, and conveyor systems
- Operating CAT skid steer equipment
- Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
- Troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime
- Assisting with daily plant production activities
- Monitoring stockpiles and identifying oversized material
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Following all company safety policies and procedures
Here's What You Need
Required Qualifications
- Minimum one year of experience as a Plant Operator or in a similar industrial environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Assets
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Welding experience or certification
- Ontario Common Core training
- Experience in the aggregate, mining, or construction materials industry
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
If you're ready to build your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help produce the materials that build our communities.
Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process.
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.
