Maintenance Technician - Rolling Stock

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) match

Stock purchase option

Wellness reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Geismar, LA is seeking a Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician. The role focuses on maintaining rolling stock such as forklifts and loaders, with repairs spanning electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

You will record-keep to satisfy DOT and plant requirements and ensure uptime. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with operators, mechanics and vendors.
• Able to work the required shift.

Responsibilities

• Owns local maintenance program on rolling stock including forklifts, truck-carried forklifts, loaders, pickups and other rolling stock.
• Maintains records of repairs to develop history for preventative maintenance.
• Keeps records to meet DOT and regulatory requirements for over-the-road equipment.
• Maintains and uses CMMS for records; performs daily, weekly, monthly and yearly PMs.
• Works with leadership to optimize uptime to meet operational demands.
• Builds relationships with vendors and operators to ensure timely maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Physical ability

Teamwork

Shift work

CMMS experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.

The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $27.00 - 36.45 per hour and is paid weekly.

We are looking for a Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician to join our Scotts Miracle Gro team in Geismar, LA!

What you'll do in this role:

• Owns local maintenance program on rolling stock including: main focus into forklifts, truck carried forklifts, loaders, pick up trucks and other types of rolling stock at the plant.
• Must be familiar with both gasoline and diesel powered engines.
• Performs repair and maintenance on the rolling stock associated with the plant.
• Types of repair include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• Maintains records of jobs performed in order to develop a history of repairs so that preventative maintenance can be performed.
• Record keeping is done to meet or exceed DOT and regulatory requirements for over the road equipment.
• Must be computer literate to maintain records, experience using CMMS is a plus.
• Maintains and executes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly PMs on rolling stock equipment.
• Works with leadership to optimize uptime of rolling stock to meet operational demands.
• Manages relationships with Rolling Stock vendors to ensure third party maintenance needs are met and serviced in a timely manner.
• Builds strong relationships with rolling stock operators to enable a proactive approach to rolling stock repairs.

What you'll need to be successful:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to accurately diagnose and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on as needed basis.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work with machine operators, mechanics and contractors and/or vendors.
• Must be able to work the required shift.

What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.