Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563

State of Ohio • Minster, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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. We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 3 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Lake Loramie State Park, assigned to Shelby County. The address is 4401 Fort Loramie-Swander's Rd, Minster, Ohio 45865.

Requirements

• 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in dredging & related safety practices & operation of dredge & related equipment
• valid commercial driver's license
• 6 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 2, 54422; valid commercial driver's license
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment
• Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Watercraft Operation
• Parks and Recreation Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects
• Acts a lead worker over lower-level dredge operators in operation and maintenance of dredge tasks such as construction of dikes, boat ramps, dredge material relocation areas, and shoreline protection
• Removes sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways
• Operates dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi-tractor & trailer to haul stone & protect shoreline & dikes

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

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