Heavy Equipment Operator

Scotts Miracle‑Gro is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Palmdale, FL. This hourly position starts at $22.25 per hour, paid weekly, and follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale.

2nd Shift: 6pm – 6:30am.

• 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.

• Work in a dusty, dirty environment.
• Work in all weather elements, including heat and cold.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Climb in and out of equipment.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Safely operate heavy equipment.

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

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

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace.