Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563

State of Ohio; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Dredge Operator 3 to maintain and operate dredge and related equipment at Lake Loramie State Park in Shelby County. This full-time position offers steady daytime hours, a starting wage of $23.28 per hour, and opportunities for advancement as pay increases occur.

Requirements include a Class A CDL, heavy equipment experience, and the ability to work with a team.

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 & operation of dredge & related equipment.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas and lake improvement projects.
• Acts a lead worker over lower-level dredge operators in operation and maintenance of dredge tasks.
• Removes sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operates dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi-tractor and trailer to haul stone and protect shoreline and dikes.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Dredging

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

CDL

Watercraft Operation

Parks and Recreation

Job description

Job Description - Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563 (260005TP)

Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563 ( 260005TP )

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Lyndon Cornish [e-mail] or 614-265-6461

Unposting Date

Aug 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

DNR Shelby County 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road Lake Loramie State Park Minster 45865

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

Union : OCSEA

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.

Division of Parks & Watercraft, Lake Loramie State Park, 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

This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions.

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 y ears of service, with an end salary of $26.54/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

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.

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

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".

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.

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.