Equipment Operator 2 - 20051242

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Equipment Operator 2 for the Division of Forestry. This full-time position involves operating heavy equipment at Dean State Forest, supporting wildfire management, and performing maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a Class A CDL and enjoy outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Requires Class A CDL with no restrictions.
• 9 months training or experience in heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Assists with wildfire suppression and performs general maintenance.

Skills

Equipment Operations

Forestry

Teamwork

Education

Class A Commercial Drivers License

Formal education in arithmetic

Job description

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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

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 Dean State Forest, assigned to Lawrence county. The address is 149 Dean Forest Rd, Pedro, OH 45659. To learn more about Dean State Forest, please visit Dean State Forest.

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

What You Will Do…

• Operates heavy motorized equipment to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions
• Performs wildfire support (e.g., Forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads & bridges)
• Performs general maintenance & repairs on equipment & buildings/ground maintenance
• Assist with wildfire suppression (e.g., wildfire & prescribe fire support)
• Starting hourly pay of $20.71/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $22.88/hr
  
  

Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operation of heavy motorized equipment (e.g., 7 ton dozer, 8-10 ton roller, concrete mixer, excavator, low-boy, vac-all or 10 ton sweeper, 10 ton tractor, 25,000 to 35,000 pound dump truck) & related safety practices; valid commercial driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL

Professional Skills: Teamwork

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

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

Unposting Date

Jun 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County-Pedro

Compensation

$20.71/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:00am-4:30pm/M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Equipment Operations

Technical Skills

CDL, Forestry

Professional Skills

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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