Biosolids Operator

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.

About the Job

This is a full-time, hourly position. Reporting to the Plant Manager and working in an industrial environment. Your goal in this position is to make sure the biosolids plant carries out its daily operations efficiently and effectively, while producing a high quality product.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receive and inspect waste loads
• Collect and process samples for quality control
• Control and monitor the facility’s processes
• Operate processing and mobile equipment
• Perform routine plant maintenance
• Maintain the facility and its equipment
• Complete paperwork and reporting

Here’s What You Need

• Must be clean shaven and are required to wear a full-face respirator.
• Must be able to work at heights and work in confined spaces; all training will be provided.
• Flexible – able to accommodate shift scheduling (Mon – Sat), overtime will be required.
• Experience working in an industrial setting
• Experience working in wastewater/waste/residuals processing
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Heavy equipment experience, front end loaders, skid steer, sky jack etc., a strong asset; (training will be provided)
• Able to lift 50lbs

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.