Pitman

About Walker

Walker Industries, a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operates from its base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We employ more than 1,200 people in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries.

Growth and transformation are a natural part of our business and our employees evolve with us.

We are looking for a Pitman at our Walker - Vineland Quarry location.

Pitman

Reporting directly to the Quarry Superintendent the successful candidate assists in day-to-day tasks involving our Vineland Quarry Plant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• General Clean Up; (Shoveling, scraping, debris removal, washing etc.)
• Perform general plant and equipment inspections; documenting relevant findings.
• Operate a Haul Truck and stockpile for the Quarry Plant.
• Work with our Customers in a professional manor.
• Work with our Operations and Quality Control to ensure our products meet our customer's needs.
• Other duties as assigned by the Quarry Superintendent
• Perform/assist with minor plant repairs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent by experience;
• Experience in a related Aggregate/ Construction Industry
• Experience operating a skid steer/ man lift equipment.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• The ability to take initiative on the job.

This is a unionized environment with an hourly wage of $28.33. In addition we offer a comprehensive benefit and pension plan.

Experience the Benefits of Working at Walker

Career Support

• Education reimbursement, training, and professional development opportunities
• Internal advancement opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement of professional dues and tuition

Health & Well Being

• Wellness subsidy to support healthy lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture & Community

• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Social and networking events

Salary/Wage & Benefits

• Competitive salary including a bonus component
• Group health/dental/vision/prescription drug plans
• Paid vacation days
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Term life insurance and critical illness
• Retirement programs including Pension, RRSP and TFSA

To learn more, visit walkerind.com