Maintenance Worker
Walker Industries · Arthur · CA$29.41/hr (stated in the posting)
100% Canadian Owned and Operated – Since 1887
About the Job
We are looking for a General Maintenance Worker at our Walker Compost Facility in Arthur, ON. The Maintenance Worker is responsible for assisting our maintenance shop with tasks on site to support operational efficiency. This will include performing basic preventative maintenance (PMs) and responding to minor maintenance-related incidents at the site.
This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor on the day shift, Mondays-Fridays. The starting rate for the position is $29.41/hour, moving to $31.65/hour after 1 year of service.
What You’ll Be Doing
In collaboration with maintenance shop personnel, perform basic preventative maintenance (PMs) such as oil and filter changes, and greasing of key components for heavy equipment.
Changing pins, bushings and belts on equipment as required.
Replacing hydraulic hoses and lines.
Maintain shop housekeeping and cleanliness.
Comfortable jump starting batteries inside of downed loaders.
Adhere to all appropriate safe operating procedures (SOPs) and environmental regulations, ensuring that work is performed in a safe manner.
Here’s What You Need
- Experience working on front-end loaders, forklifts or tractors is preferred.
- Background in farming operations is a strong asset.
- Strong mechanical aptitude required.
- Excellent customer service including courtesy, tact and diplomacy.
- Good communication skills.
- Capacity to follow directives and fulfill requests.
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
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.
At Walker, diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We celebrate a culture that respects varied backgrounds and life experiences and actively encourage women and under-represented groups to apply and thrive here. We value a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.
Walker Industries does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Hiring decisions are made by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process.
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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