Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Walker Industries

  • Arthur, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Job Category: Hourly JobsJob Description:Working at WalkerAt 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 JobWe are looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Walker Compost Facility location in Arthur, ON. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be servicing heavy equipment on regular intervals including preventative maintenance, performing hydraulic work and major mechanical repairs to the equipment, and ordering parts and documenting repairs as needed. This is a full time position, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The starting rate for this position is $37.69/hour, moving to $39.91/hour after a year of service.What You'll Be Doing
  • Perform maintenance and complex repairs to equipment such as screeners, grinders, bulldozers and loaders.
  • Implement a preventative maintenance program on equipment.
  • Troubleshoot in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and requirements.
  • Repair or replace defective components using hand and power tools.
  • Design, weld and manufacture custom parts when needed.
  • Exercise good judgement and discretion in prioritizing maintenance repairs.
Here's What You Need
  • Experience as a licensed heavy-duty equipment technician (421A).
  • Propane ticket is an asset.
  • Common core training is an asset.
  • Good communication and teamwork.
  • Strong commitment to established safety protocols
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
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.

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