Dredge Operator 2- (Statewide Dredge) -20055564

State of Ohio; Fairfield (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a Dredge Operator 2 for its Division of Parks & Watercraft at Buckeye Lake State Park. The role involves operating equipment to maintain lakes and waterways, emphasizing safety and environmental care with a focus on teamwork and adaptability. Candidates must have a valid commercial driver's license and a passion for outdoor work and conservation.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment operation & maintenance experience is required.
• Valid CDL required.
• Experience in safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for dredge material and lake projects.
• Remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Travel statewide for park needs.

Skills

Equipment Operations

Watercraft Operation

Parks and Recreation

Adaptability

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Valid commercial driver's license

12 months training or experience in heavy equipment operation & maintenance

6 months training or experience in equipment safety practices

Job description

Dredge Operator 2- (Statewide Dredge) -20055564 ( 250004DN )

Organization

Organization

: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information : Alana Ranke [e-mail] or 614-265-6983

Unposting Date

Work Location

Work Location

: DNR Fairfield County 2905 Liebs Island Road Buckeye Lake State Park Millersport 43046

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Millersport

Compensation : $20.71/hr

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Work Hours : 7:00am-6:00pm/M-th

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Primary Job Skill

: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills : CDL, Watercraft Operation, Parks and Recreation

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Collaboration, Teamwork

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.

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 Buckeye Lake State Park , assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport, Ohio 43046 .To learn more about Buckeye Lake State Park please visit http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/buckeyelakestatepark .

Please note this is a travel position, and will travel statewide weekly due to park needs. You are also required to have a Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B with no restrictions.

What you will do…

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects.
• Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operate dredge related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck.
• Starting hourly pay of $20.71/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $22.88/hr.

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 Buckeye Lake State Park , assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport, Ohio 43046 .To learn more about Buckeye Lake State Park please visit http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/buckeyelakestatepark .

Please note this is a travel position, and will travel statewide weekly due to park needs. You are also required to have a Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B with no restrictions.

What you will do…

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects.
• Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operate dredge related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck.
• Starting hourly pay of $20.71/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $22.88/hr.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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: Watercraft Operation, CDL, Parks and Recreation

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability

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: Watercraft Operation, CDL, Parks and Recreation

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: [e-mail] . “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail] .

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES:

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: [e-mail] . “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail] .

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES:

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.