Heavy Equipment Operator

ScottsMiracle-Gro; Shreve (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Shreve, OH. The role involves preparing organic mixes and ensuring the safe operation of heavy equipment such as loaders and dozers.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with heavy equipment. The position requires physical stamina to work in varied weather conditions and demands the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe manner.
• Clean, maintain, and secure equipment.
• Monitor stock piles to ensure proper conditions.

Skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely

Ability to work in a dirty environment

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Shreve, OH.

The Heavy Equipment Operator prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials, supplies production with a continuous supply of material, and monitors the stock piles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, snowblowers and other pieces of equipment.
• Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by management and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Ability to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
• Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to climb in and out of equipment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment.

Qualifications for the position:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• One or more years of experience using medium and/or heavy equipment.