Dredge Operator 2 (Lake Loramie) - 20050058

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Hamilton (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a dedicated Dredge Operator 2 for managing dredge material relocation projects at Lake Loramie State Park. You will operate heavy equipment to maintain waterways, requiring a Class B CDL and previous experience in equipment operations. This full-time position offers competitive pay with several scheduled increases over the first four years, contributing to the preservation of Ohio's natural resources.

Qualifications

• 12 months training or experience in heavy equipment operation & maintenance required.
• Must possess a valid commercial driver's license.
• Experience in equipment safety practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for dredge material relocation and lake improvement projects.
• Remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operate dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump trucks and pickup trucks.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Valid Class B CDL

12 months training or experience in heavy equipment operation

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Dredge Operator 2 (Lake Loramie) - 20050058

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What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Lake Loramie State Park, assigned to Shelby County. The address is 4401 Fort Laramie-Swander's Rd., Minster, Ohio 45865. To learn more about Lake Loramie State Park please visit Lake Loramie State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas & lake improvement projects

• Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways
• Operate dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck
• Position requires a Class B CDL, no restrictions
• Starting hourly pay of $20.71/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4 years of service, with an end salary of $22.88/hr.
  
  

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices; valid commercial driver's license.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 1, 54421; valid commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio Revised Code.
  
  

Job Skill: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: CDL, Equipment Operations

Professional Skills: Teamwork, Adaptability

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Robin D'Errico, [e-mail], 614-265-6984

Unposting Date

Jun 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DNR Shelby County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Minster

Compensation

$20.17/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00-5:00, varies

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Equipment Operations

Technical Skills

CDL, Equipment Operations

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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