Equipment Operator 2 (Tar Hollow State Forest) – 20076313

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Public Retirement & Deferred Comp

Job summary

State of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), seeks an Equipment Operator 2 for Tar Hollow State Forest in Vinton County. The role requires a Class A CDL, outdoors work, and a strong focus on safety and teamwork to support forestry operations.

Initial pay starts at $22.29/hr with scheduled increases toward $24.63/hr, plus possible COLA and longevity pay after five years. Training includes Basic Firefighter Intro to Fire Behavior (S-130/S-190) during probation.

Qualifications

• 9 months training or 9 months experience operating 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)
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment to complete construction and maintenance tasks
• Support wildfire efforts including forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads and bridges
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings/grounds
• Assist with wildfire suppression and prescribed fire support

Skills

Equipment Operations

Teamwork

Tools

CDL

Forestry

Job description

Equipment Operator 2 (Tar Hollow State Forest) – 20076313 (260006ZK)

Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Lyndon Cornish – [e-mail] or 1-614-265-6461

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Vinton County-McArthur

Compensation: $22.29/hr

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm/M-F, Days/Hours may vary

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.

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 Tar Hollow State Forest, assigned to Vinton County. The address is 50874 CLARK HOLLOW RD., LONDONDERRY, OH 45647. To learn more about Tar Hollow State Forest, please visit Tar Hollow 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 $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.

Training and Development Required to remain in the classification after employment: Must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within probation period.

Unusual Working Conditions: Works outside in all weather conditions; exposed to dust, mud, dirt, fumes, noise & dangerous machinery.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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

Technical Skills

Forestry, CDL

Professional Skills

Teamwork

To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or [e-mail].

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".

NOTES:

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.

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All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

ADA Statement 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.

Drug-Free Workplace 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.