Posted 2 months ago
Quarry Worker
@ R W Tomlinson
Gloucester, Ontario
Overview
R W Tomlinson is hiring a Quarry Worker in the Materials Group for the Ottawa area. The role supports daily crushing plant operation, maintenance, housekeeping and equipment operation outdoors. Pay is $25.00 to $30.00 per hour, with a typical 10 to 12 hour day and occasional weekend and night shifts.
Pay:
$25–$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and clean the crushing plant and equipment
- Operate skid steers, rock trucks and loaders
- Repair crusher breakdowns quickly and safely
- Perform scheduled maintenance during shutdowns
Requirements summary:
- Valid G-Class driver's licence
- Ability to perform physically demanding manual labour
- Mechanically inclined with hand tool experience
- Previous quarry, construction or heavy equipment experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | G-Class driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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R W Tomlinson
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Full company description
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the durability of our end product. Our size gives us the experience, expertise and financial strength to undertake any project. Being privately owned and operated gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to our clients’ changing needs while maintaining long-term business relationships. When you work with our team, you can be assured that you are getting the best people for the job. Our knowledgeable, professional & committed employees have an unwavering work ethic, unparalleled customer service and uncompromising approach to safety and the environment. With more than 50 years of experience, we have gained a reputation for dependability, quality and great service. By focusing on creativity and innovation, Tomlinson finds solutions where others see barriers. Some of our capabilities include: • Complete management and construction of large civil, municipal & commercial infrastructure projects • Complete site development from excavation to asphalt with LEED certified material management • Solutions for infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, storm, sanitary water servicing, sewer and watermain installation, road and bridge construction, environmental servicing, waste management, remediation and demolition, etc. For more information and a full list of capabilities and products offered, please visit our website: http://www.tomlinsongroup.com/
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,549
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 550
- Reported office locations
- 100 Citigate Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 6K7, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Service Industry
- Environmental Consulting
- Other recorded names
- R W Tomlinson
- Tomlinson Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Aggregates
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Demolition
- Environmental Services
- Ready-Mix Concrete
- Sewer & Watermain
- Northern Mining
- Aviation Services
- and Data Shredding & Records Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Starting with a single-axle dump truck in 1952, R.W. Tomlinson Limited has transformed to become a multidisciplinary company with numerous divisions including construction, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, environmental services and more. Providing a comprehensive range of products and services is how we deliver value for our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our approach to our work, as well as the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1952 |
| Specialties | AggregatesAsphaltConstructionDemolitionEnvironmental ServicesReady-Mix ConcreteSewer & WatermainNorthern MiningAviation Servicesand Data Shredding & Records Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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Quarry Worker
Tomlinson is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our Materials Group as a Quarry Worker. This hands-on role supports the daily operation and maintenance of the crushing plant through equipment operation, general labour, housekeeping, and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will be safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and willing to work in a physically demanding outdoor environment while contributing to the efficient production of aggregate materials.
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Location: Various locations throughout the Ottawa area
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make sure crusher is in working order
- Operate Skid Steers
- Work quickly, efficiently and safely to fix problem when crusher shuts down
- Daily check of crusher, grease the Canica, change grease cartridges
- Clean the jaw and cone crushers
- Clean screens and hoods
- Clean around the crushing plant
- Measure, count and change screens
- Shovel under crusher
- Shovel Canica deck
- Clean tools
- Put scrap away
- Prepare tools and equipment for maintenance
- Perform maintenance on equipment when plant is shut down
- Miscellaneous jobs assigned by Quarry Foreman
- Operate rock truck and loader as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid G-Class driver's licence.
- Ability to perform physically demanding manual labour.
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand tools.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced quarry environment.
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous labour, construction, quarry, or heavy equipment experience is an asset but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Noisy and dusty environment
- Rough (bumpy) driving conditions
- Typical work day is 10-12 hours with occasional weekend and night shift requirements
TOMLINSON OFFERS:
- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The expected salary range for this position is $25.00- $30.00 per hour. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.
The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.
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