Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest) 20051190

Taleo; Kentucky; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) seeks an Equipment Operator 2 for Blue Rock State Forest in Muskingum County, Ohio. This full-time position requires a Class A CDL with no restrictions and offers an initial pay of $22.29/hour with increases to $24.63/hour over 3.5 years.

You will operate heavy equipment, support wildfire response, perform maintenance, and contribute to forest and park projects.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic and basic English vocabulary; 9 months or more of heavy equipment operation experience; valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment to complete construction & maintenance tasks.
• Performs wildfire support including forest fire line construction and trail work.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and buildings/grounds.
• Assists with wildfire suppression efforts.
• Starting pay $22.29/hr with raises up to $24.63/hr over 3.5 years.

Skills

Equipment Operations

CDL

Automotive

Construction Maintenance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Class A CDL required

Job description

Job Description - Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest) 20051190 (260007HN)

Organization

Natural Resources

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Nashport

Compensation : $22.29/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00-4:30M-F/variable

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Equipment Operations

Technical Skills : CDL, Automotive, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills : Adaptability, 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.

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

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:

Benefits

• 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

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

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.

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

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.