Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Ohio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Dredge Operator 3 for the Division of Parks & Watercraft at Lake Loramie State Park in Shelby County, Minster, OH. The role oversees dredge tasks, maintains DMRA sites, and supports shoreline protection projects.

Starting pay is $23.28/hr with increases over 4.5 years, potential COLA, and longevity pay after five years of service. CDL required upon hire; good safety practices essential.

Qualifications

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in dredging & related safety practices; valid CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas and lake projects.
• Leads lower-level dredge operators in constructing dikes, ramps, and shoreline protection.
• Removes sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operates dredge-related equipment to haul stone and protect shoreline and dikes.

Skills

Watercraft Operation

CDL

Parks & Recreation

Job description

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 3 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Lake Loramie State Park, assigned to Shelby County. The address is 4401 Fort Loramie-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

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects
• Acts a lead worker over lower-level dredge operators in operation and maintenance of dredge tasks such as construction of dikes, boat ramps, dredge material relocation areas, and shoreline protection
• Removes sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways
• Operates dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi-tractor & trailer to haul stone & protect shoreline & dikes.
• Starting hourly pay of $23.28/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates. OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services

Requirements

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in dredging & related safety practices & operation of dredge & related equipment; valid commercial driver's license.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 2, 54422; valid commercial driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions.

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

Work Location

DNR Shelby County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Minster

Compensation

$23.28/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Thursday

Classified Indicator

Classified

Agency Overview

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.