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

We are looking for a dependable, mechanically inclined Plant Operator to join our team in the Simcoe Region. In this hands-on role, you will operate heavy equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. We are hiring multiple operators for the region. Our best plant operators are easy to get along with, level-headed, and take pride in their work. They enjoy working outdoors, solving mechanical challenges, and being part of a positive, hardworking culture. If that sounds like you, you'll fit right in.

This position offers 40–50 hours per week, with afternoon shifts and Saturdays as needed.

Hourly pay of  $30.65 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Operate wash plants, crushers, portable plants, and conveyor systems

• Run Cat or Komatsu 980 & 988 loaders

• Operate Cat skid-steer equipment

• Operate Cat or Volvo articulated haul trucks

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on plant equipment

• Use a variety of hand and power tools

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support plant uptime

• Float between equipment and plant systems daily

Here's What You Need

• At least a year's experience as a plant operator

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• A valid G License in good standing

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Experience as a heavy equipment operator an asset

• Welder/welding experience is an asset

• 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

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.