Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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.

As Mechanic at our Walker Environmental Division Compound located in Niagara, you are a certified Mechanic, Truck or Coach Technician (310T). You are a strong team player who enjoys servicing and troubleshooting vehicles and equipment, as well as performing preventive maintenance on equipment. You are able to work independently, interpreting work orders and technical manuals, maintaining work logs and meeting deadlines.

• You process information quickly; you enjoy troubleshooting and creating solutions.
• You take the time to get the job done correctly and safely. You watch for maintenance indicators and anticipate problems before they happen.
• You actively look for ways to maximize your role and make our whole operation better.
• You’ll be joining a collaborative team that’s small but mighty. Your helpfulness will make the whole team stronger.

This is a unionized, hourly position. We offer a rate of $41.00 per hour to start and after the 3-month probationary period is over you will be increased to $42.00 per hour, and receive full benefits and pension plan.

• Truck or Coach Technician (310T)
• Experience repairing and maintaining trucks through inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems.
• Knowledge of construction/heavy equipment would be an asset, especially hydraulics, electronics and automation systems.
• Able to lift 60lbs
• Valid driver’s license

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive benefits package as per your union and collective agreement
• A workplace that provides the best health & safety practices in industry
• Give back to our 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.

Walker provides critical services for communities to manage waste, recover resources, and contribute to a circular economy.