Top Benefits
About the role
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 looking to make a real environmental impact while advancing your career in plant operations? We’re seeking a Lead Hand to join our team and take a key role in day -to-day operations of our Biosolids Plant. You will be responsible for carrying out daily operations in the Biosolids Plant to ensure that processes and plant activities are completed efficiently and effectively in compliance with applicable permits and regulations. You will lead by example by modelling safe work practices using the required PPE at all times and enforces this with all other staff.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the position is Monday to Friday 40 hrs/week with occasional requirement for after hours and weekend maintenance work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Share on-call duties with plant manager for after-hours plant issues.
- Setting the tone for safe, efficient work – modeling best practices for the team.
- Supporting improvements to health & safety and SOPs alongside the Plant Manager
- Occasionally operating plant processing and mobile equipment
- Ensure that preventive maintenance and inspection records are kept current in the CMS.
- Complete quality assurance checks of Plant Operator PM’s.
- Assist/perform plant maintenance activities - including welding and equipment repairing, etc.
Here’s What You Need
- Red Seal Journeyman certification (Millwright, pipe fitter, etc.) or actively working towards it.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, or a strong mix of education and hands-on training.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders.
- High competency in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment. Able to work independently and take initiative when needed.
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.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.
Top Benefits
About the role
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 looking to make a real environmental impact while advancing your career in plant operations? We’re seeking a Lead Hand to join our team and take a key role in day -to-day operations of our Biosolids Plant. You will be responsible for carrying out daily operations in the Biosolids Plant to ensure that processes and plant activities are completed efficiently and effectively in compliance with applicable permits and regulations. You will lead by example by modelling safe work practices using the required PPE at all times and enforces this with all other staff.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the position is Monday to Friday 40 hrs/week with occasional requirement for after hours and weekend maintenance work.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Share on-call duties with plant manager for after-hours plant issues.
- Setting the tone for safe, efficient work – modeling best practices for the team.
- Supporting improvements to health & safety and SOPs alongside the Plant Manager
- Occasionally operating plant processing and mobile equipment
- Ensure that preventive maintenance and inspection records are kept current in the CMS.
- Complete quality assurance checks of Plant Operator PM’s.
- Assist/perform plant maintenance activities - including welding and equipment repairing, etc.
Here’s What You Need
- Red Seal Journeyman certification (Millwright, pipe fitter, etc.) or actively working towards it.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, or a strong mix of education and hands-on training.
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loaders.
- High competency in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment. Able to work independently and take initiative when needed.
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.
About WALKER INDUSTRIES
Walker is the product of strong family heritage, driven by the rich and diverse history of the businesses it has developed, grown and acquired over the past century. Passed down through five generations of the Walker family, the company has remained committed to doing the right thing for employees, customers, the environment and the communities we are proud to call home.