Equipment Operator 2 - 20051240

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

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Equipment Operator 2 to operate heavy motorized equipment and support wildfire management in Pike County. Candidates should have a valid CDL and experience with heavy machinery. This full-time role offers a starting pay of $20.71/hr with potential increases.

Qualifications

• 9 months of training or experience operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Support wildfire management activities.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Equipment Operations

Teamwork

Education

Formal education in arithmetic

Proficiency in English

Tools

CDL

Forestry

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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 Equipment Operator 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Pike State Forest, assigned to Pike county. The address is 334 Lapperell Rd. Latham, OH 45646. To learn more about Pike State Forest, please visit Pike State Forest.

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

What You Will Do

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance functions
• Support wildfire management activities such as fire line construction, trail, culverts, roads, and bridges
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities
• Assist with wildfire suppression and prescribed fire support

Starting hourly pay of $20.71/hr with potential increases over 3.5 years, reaching $22.88/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic (fractions, decimals, percentages) and proficiency in English; 9 months of training or experience operating heavy motorized equipment (e.g., dozer, roller, excavator, dump truck) and related safety practices; valid commercial driver’s license.

Or an equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment.

Job Skills

• Equipment Operations

Technical Skills

• Forestry, CDL

Professional Skills

• Teamwork

Organization

• Natural Resources

Contact Information

Alana Ranke at [e-mail] or 614-265-6983

Additional Details

• Unposting Date: May 19, 2025, 11:59 PM
• Location: Pike County, Latham, OH
• Compensation: $20.71/hr
• Schedule: Full-time, 7:00am-4:30pm, M-F
• Work Environment: Classified, Union (OCSEA)
• Primary Job Skill: Equipment Operations
• Technical Skills: CDL, Forestry
• Professional Skills: Teamwork

About ODNR

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages parks, wildlife, water, and more, employing diverse professionals dedicated to conserving Ohio’s natural resources. Working here offers opportunities for public engagement, events, and career advancement.