Dredge Operator 1- (Statewide Dredge) 20055564

  • Natural Resources
  • Millersport, Ohio
  • Full Time
Dredge Operator 1- (Statewide Dredge) 20055564 (250004Z3)

Dredge Operator 1- (Statewide Dredge) 20055564

(250004Z3)

Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alana Ranke ... or ...

Unposting Date: Jul 7, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County

Compensation: $20.85/Hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm/M-th

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

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 Dredge Operator 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Statewide Dredge, assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport, OH 43046. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft.

Please note this is a travel position, and will travel statewide weekly due to park needs.

What you will do

Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas & lake improvement projects

Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways

Operate dredge-related equipment such as pickup truck, boats, barges, tractors, & mowers

Starting hourly pay of $20.85/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $22.96/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

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment operation & maintenance (e.g., tractor, dump truck); 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices. - Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Upon obtaining a valid commercial driver's license & successful completion of probationary period as a Dredge Operator 1 (54421), incumbent will automatically progress to Dredge Operator 2 (54422).

Job Skill: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement
Job ID: 484067834
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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