Lead Hand

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 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 care about the environment each other and our neighbours and give back to our 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 Were 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. Wage can range from $35$40/hour based on experience and qualifications.

What Youll 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 PMs.

• Assist/perform plant maintenance activities - including welding and equipment repairing etc.

Heres 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.

Whats 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 wed love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applicationsfrom 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 thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.