Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide Dredge)-20050046

State of Ohio • Millersport, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft, is hiring a Dredge Operator 2 headquartered at Buckeye Lake State Park and assigned to Fairfield County. This is a statewide travel position, with weekly travel to parks depending on project needs. The operator will use heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas and lake improvement projects, and remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways. Duties also include operating dredge-related equipment, including a tandem dump truck and pickup truck. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class A or B is required.

The position is permanent and full-time, with work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Starting pay is $22.29 per hour, with multiple increases during the first 3.5 years of service to an end salary of $24.63 per hour. Cost-of-living adjustments may apply, and longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of training or experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• At least 6 months of training or experience in equipment safety practices.
• A valid commercial driver's license.
• Alternatively, at least 12 months of experience as a Dredge Operator 1 and a valid commercial driver's license, or equivalent qualifications.
• A CDL class A or B is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas and lake improvement projects.
• Remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operate dredge-related equipment, including a tandem dump truck and pickup truck.
• Travel weekly to parks around the state as project needs require.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation.
• Potential cost-of-living adjustments.
• Longevity pay supplements beginning after five years of state service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed