Equipment Operator 4-20097654

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

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Equipment Operator 4 to operate heavy machinery and support forestry activities at Tar Hollow State Forest. This full-time role offers a starting pay of $21.63/hr with opportunities for increases. Candidates must possess a Class A CDL and relevant experience in operating heavy equipment. Join us to help manage and protect Ohio's natural resources.

Qualifications

• Six months of training or experience in operating heavy construction equipment.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Support wildlife activities such as forest fire line construction.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Skills

Equipment Operations

CDL and Vehicle Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Formal education in arithmetic

Job description

Join us for the Equipment Operator 4-20097654 role at Ohio Department of Natural Resources

We are seeking energetic, passionate individuals who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role as an Equipment Operator 4 within the Division of Forestry. The position is headquartered at Tar Hollow State Forest, located in Vinton County at 50874 Clark Hollow Rd., Londonderry, OH 45647. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit our website.

Please note: This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions.

What You Will Do

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Support wildlife activities such as forest fire line construction, trail, culvert, road, and bridge work.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Lead equipment operation tasks as a lead worker.
• Maintain and repair paved and gravel forest roads, trails, bridges, and culverts.
• Starting hourly pay is $21.63, with multiple increases over 4.5 years, reaching $24.66/hr.

Minimum Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic (fractions, decimals, percentages), ability to read, write, and speak common English, and either six months of training or experience in operating heavy construction equipment (e.g., crawler, crane, backhoe, dozer, gradall, excavator) with related safety practices. A valid commercial driver’s license is required. For positions in the Wildfire Program, successful completion of the Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) is also required.

Alternatively, candidates may possess the equivalent of the minimum qualifications noted above.

Skills and Certifications

• Equipment Operations
• CDL and Vehicle Maintenance
• Teamwork

Agency Contact

Alana Ranke
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Application Deadline

May 20, 2025, 11:59 PM

Location

Vinton County, McArthur, Ohio

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $21.63/hr
• Full-time, 8:00-4:30, Monday-Friday, variable hours

Additional Information

Join the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help manage and protect Ohio's natural resources, including parks, wildlife land, and water bodies. We offer diverse career opportunities, public engagement events, and pathways for advancement.