Tack Coat Operator

**TACK COAT OPERATOR**

Today we have the opportunity as a Tack Coat Operator, based out of our head office location in Niagara Falls.

The job of the Tack Coat Operator is to efficiently operate an asphalt distributor and maintain an acceptable level of workmanship and productivity. This is achieved by spraying various asphalt based tack coats before paving operations to help asphalt adhere to the road structure.

This is a unionized position with a competitive hourly wage and union benefits and pension.

Major (Primary) Responsibilities:

- Operate the Tack Truck in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment;
- Load and unload tack truck with tack coat;
- Fill burner tanks, cleaning and setting spray bars;
- Perform daily maintenance checks and report any mechanical or safety issues;
- Tack coat ticket - filling out and having signed by customers;
- Complete driver logbook daily;
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture;
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others;
- Be a representative of Walker Industries to customers as a front-line worker.

**Skills**:This position requires a demonstrated degree of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize daily tasks. Proficient level of courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with others in every day working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details, and makes sure work is done correctly and thoroughly. Keeps accurate records.
- Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Possess a positive “can do” attitude.
- Able to work with limited supervision and to take discretionary action as required.
- Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.

Qualifications:

- DZ License required.
- Experience within the road construction industry.
- Some mechanical knowledge.
- Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
- Schedule is flexible and requires weekend work.
- Three (3) or more years’ experience operating an Asphalt Distributor Truck, an asset.
- Working out of town is required.

Do you imagine yourself working within a group of community minded construction and paving contractors, sharing and gaining knowledge and skills to further your career goals, all while supporting new and existing infrastructure?

We’re Walker Construction, known for the high standard of our services and our progressive outlook; we are also a division of Walker Industries - one of Niagara Region’s top employers - and we’re looking for a Tack Coat Operator.

**Walker Construction**

Walker Construction is a subsidiary of Walker Aggregates, a division of Walker Industries. We are skilled contractors building and preserving roads for communities.

**Working at Walker Industries**

Established in 1887, we are proud to be a fifth-generation, family-owned, Canadian company. Our group of companies includes aggregates, paving & construction, emulsions and environmental waste & recycling solutions. We are known for our philanthropy and ‘above and beyond’ service to our customers and communities.

There’s a lot more we’re proud of too.

We’re proud to be growing, serving more customers and providing more jobs across Canada and the USA.

We’re proud of our environmental stewardship - using improved technologies to extend the pavement life of Ontario roads reducing the impact on the environment.

We’re proud to use the best tools and technology in the business - serving our customers well and keeping our employees safe.

And we’re proud of an awesome people-first culture. Working here means being part of a team - not a cog in a machine - and even in regional offices we feel valued, autonomous, and central to the action. Everyone at Walker has a voice.

**How to Apply