Driller

About the Job We're looking for an experienced Driller to join our Severn team and play a key role in the safe and efficient production of high-quality aggregates. If you're someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys operating heavy equipment, and thrives in an outdoor environment, we'd like to hear from you. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and has strong situational awareness. You understand how to maximize the performance of your equipment while respecting its operating limits, and you take ownership of keeping your machine in top condition.

This position is ideal for someone with experience operating drills in a quarry or aggregate environment who is looking to build a long-term career with a company that values hard work, teamwork, and continuous improvement. During the winter season, you'll support our operations by assisting with plant maintenance and repairs, helping ensure our equipment is ready for the next production season.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Overtime and Saturdays as required

Wage: $31.25

What You’ll Be Doing

Conducting pre-operational inspections of the drill carrier and all attachments.

Safely transporting the drill between quarry locations and job sites.

Drilling quarry benches to specified depths and patterns.

Verifying drilling accuracy and making adjustments as required.

Performing routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on drilling equipment.

Identifying and reporting equipment deficiencies in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

Following all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.

Assisting with plant and equipment maintenance during the winter shutdown.

Here’s What You Need

Previous experience working in a quarry, mine, or sand and gravel operation.

Experience operating drill equipment or other heavy equipment.

A strong commitment to safety and preventative equipment maintenance.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

A valid Ontario Class G driver's licence with a clean driving record.

Knowledge of explosives and/or clearance to work around explosives is considered an asset.

Common Core training is considered an asset.

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.

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human‑led process.

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 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 needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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