Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest) 20051190

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio, Division of Forestry, seeks an Equipment Operator 2 to manage heavy machinery for maintenance and construction at Blue Rock State Forest in Muskingum County. The role requires CDL and safe operation of large equipment.

Starting pay is $22.29/hour with raises to $24.63/hour over 3.5 years, plus possible COLA and longevity adjustments. Candidates should be prepared for varied outdoor work and teamwork in a state forest setting.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic including fractions, decimals & percentages; reading, writing & measuring in English.
• 9 months training or 9 months experience operating heavy motorized equipment (e.g., dozers, rollers, excavators, dump trucks) and related safety practices; valid commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment to perform construction and maintenance tasks.
• Supports wildfire activities including line construction, trails, culverts, and road work.
• Performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and buildings/grounds.
• Assists with wildfire suppression and prescribed fire support.

Skills

Equipment Operations

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

9 months training/experience in heavy equipment operation; CDL

Tools

CDL

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 Equipment Operator 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Blue Rock State Forest , assigned to Muskingum county. The address is 6665 CUTLER LAKE RD., BLUE ROCK, OH 43720-9740 . To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Please note this position requires a Class A CDL 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 $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $24.63/hr

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services

Formal education

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

• Automotive
• CDL
• Construction Maintenance
• Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills

• Teamwork
• Adaptability