Equipment Operator 4 (Hocking State Forest)-20051217

State of Ohio; United States; Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ODNR is seeking an Equipment Operator 4 for Hocking State Forest in Rockbridge, OH. The role requires a CDL A with no restrictions and will involve operating heavy machinery for construction and maintenance, wildfire support, and road/trail upkeep.

Starting pay is $23.28 per hour with increments over 4.5 years, potential COLA adjustments, and longevity pay after five years. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid leave.

Qualifikationen

• Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & to read, write & speak common English vocabulary.
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy construction equipment (e.g., 10 ton crawler, large cranes, 10 ton backhoe, 18 ton dozer, over 44,000 pound gradall, truck mounted excavator) & related safety practices;
• valid commercial driver's license;
• in addition, for positions in Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Wildfire Program only, must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190).
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Aufgaben

• Operate heavy motorized equipment to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions
• Perform wildfire support (e.g., forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads & bridges)
• Perform general maintenance & repairs on equipment & buildings/ground maintenance
• Lead worker with equipment operation
• Help maintain/repair paved & gravel forest roads, hiking trails, bridle trails, APV trails, bridges & culverts

Kenntnisse

Equipment Operations

CDL

Construction Trades

Forestry

Vehicle Operators

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Time Management

Jobbeschreibung

Equipment Operator 4 (Hocking State Forest)-20051217 (260007D6)

Organization

: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Alana Ranke [e-mail] or 614-265-6983

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Rockbridge
Compensation: $23.28/hr

Schedule

: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00-4:30M-F/variable
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Equipment Operations
Technical Skills: CDL, Construction Trades, Forestry, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills: Results Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management

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 4 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Hocking State Forest, assigned to Hocking county. The address is 19275 SR 374, ROCKBRIDGE, OH 43149. To learn more about Hocking State Forest please visit Hocking State Forest | Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Please note applicant will need a CDL A with no restrictions.

What you will do…

• Operate heavy motorized equipment to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions

• Perform wildfire support (e.g., forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads & bridges)

• Perform general maintenance & repairs on equipment & buildings/ground maintenance

• Lead worker with equipment operation

• Help maintain/repair paved & gravel forest roads, hiking trails, bridle trails, APV trails, bridges & culverts

• Starting hourly pay of $23.28/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service with end salary of $26.54/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.
  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 & to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy construction equipment (e.g., 10 ton crawler, large cranes, 10 ton backhoe, 18 ton dozer, over 44,000 pound gradall, truck mounted excavator) & related safety practices; valid commercial driver's license; in addition, for positions in Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Wildfire Program only, must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190).

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

Job Skills: Equipment Operations
Technical Skills

Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL, Construction Trades, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills: Results Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management

Supplemental Information Application Requirements:

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

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

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 Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at 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.