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 ready to take your heavy equipment skills to the next level in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? We’re looking for several Heavy Equipment Operators to join our Ridgemont Quarry team and operate a variety of machines including—but not limited to—Haul Trucks, Loaders, and Excavators.
If you enjoy variety in your workday, rotating between equipment and tasks, and being part of a team that keeps operations moving smoothly—this could be the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role goes beyond just operating machines. As part of our crew, you’ll play a key role in keeping our quarry operations running efficiently and safely.
You’ll:
- Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively in a pit or quarry setting
- Perform general labor tasks such as shoveling buildup around or inside processing equipment
- Assist with basic repairs and maintenance, including Clipping conveyor belting and replacing rollers, bearings, drive belts, and screens
Here’s What You Need
- Experience operating and understanding heavy equipment
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Prior work in a quarry or sand & gravel pit is highly preferred
- Strong safety awareness and mechanical aptitude Common Core training is an asset
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
Ready to dig into your next career move?
Apply today and help us build the foundations of tomorrow—one load at a time.
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 ready to take your heavy equipment skills to the next level in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? We’re looking for several Heavy Equipment Operators to join our Ridgemont Quarry team and operate a variety of machines including—but not limited to—Haul Trucks, Loaders, and Excavators.
If you enjoy variety in your workday, rotating between equipment and tasks, and being part of a team that keeps operations moving smoothly—this could be the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
This role goes beyond just operating machines. As part of our crew, you’ll play a key role in keeping our quarry operations running efficiently and safely.
You’ll:
- Operate heavy equipment safely and effectively in a pit or quarry setting
- Perform general labor tasks such as shoveling buildup around or inside processing equipment
- Assist with basic repairs and maintenance, including Clipping conveyor belting and replacing rollers, bearings, drive belts, and screens
Here’s What You Need
- Experience operating and understanding heavy equipment
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Prior work in a quarry or sand & gravel pit is highly preferred
- Strong safety awareness and mechanical aptitude Common Core training is an asset
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
Ready to dig into your next career move?
Apply today and help us build the foundations of tomorrow—one load at a time.
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.