Equipment Operator 2 - 20051242 (250005NF)
Equipment Operator 2 - 20051242
(250005NF)
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Alana Ranke ... or ...
Unposting Date: Aug 7, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County
Compensation: $21.64/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00am-4:30pm/M-F
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 Duties
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 Dean State Forest, assigned to Lawrence county. The address is 149 Dean Forest Rd, Pedro, OH 45659. To learn more about Dean State Forest, please visit Dean 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 $21.64/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $23.91/hr
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
Equipment Operator 2 - 20051242
(250005NF)
Organization: Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information: Alana Ranke ... or ...
Unposting Date: Aug 7, 2025, 9:59:00 PM
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County
Compensation: $21.64/hr
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:00am-4:30pm/M-F
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 Duties
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 Dean State Forest, assigned to Lawrence county. The address is 149 Dean Forest Rd, Pedro, OH 45659. To learn more about Dean State Forest, please visit Dean 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 $21.64/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $23.91/hr
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
Job ID: 488168097
Originally Posted on: 8/5/2025
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