Heavy Equipment Operator - SFM

Mosaic Crop Nutrition LLC

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US - South Ft. Meade, FL Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 14, 2026 Last posted May 14, 2026
Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.

At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!

Heavy Equipment Operator

Where will you work: Onsite South Fort Meade (5880 Manley Road, Fort Meade, Florida 33841 )

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate heavy machinery for earth moving, phosphate plant & mining preparation & excavation projects. 

What you'll do:

  • Operates construction, excavation, hauling equipment including, but not limited backhoes, front-end loaders, bulldozers, excavators, or grade tractors.

  • Perform work sites for land clearing & excavation.

  • Uses excavating machinery to dig holes, trenches & earth moving efforts.

  • Transports tools, pipe & equipment to and from work sites.

  • Operates machinery used in preparation for phosphate mining in the field & product inventory management in/around the plant.

  • Inspects & fuel equipment for shift.

  • Report the need for routine maintenance and repairs.

  • Operate heavy equipment in close to proximity to people.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  • Maintain necessary documentation.

What you'll need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  • Previous heavy equipment operation preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of heavy machinery operation and capabilities.

  • Ability to read & Interpret mine plans.

  • Ability to follow instructions.

  • Prolonged periods of operating heavy machinery.

  • Able to work long periods including shift, evenings and weekends when necessary.

  • Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Benefits Offered by Mosaic:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • 401k company matching

  • Optional HSA plan with company match

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About this role

Summary

Operate heavy machinery for excavation, land clearing, mining prep, and inventory management.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Operator - SFM

Experience level

preferably previous heavy equipment operation

Industry

agriculture

Location requirements

Onsite in South Ft. Meade, FL; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

heavy machinery operationinterpret mine plansoperate in all weather conditions

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

earth movingexcavationheavy machinery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Meade, FL, USA

On-site City