Equipment Operator 2 (Fernwood State Forest) - 20051200

State of Ohio • Richmond, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Fernwood State Forest, assigned to Jefferson County. The address is 11 TOWNSHIP RD. 181, BLOOMINGDALE, OH 43910. This position requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions.

Requirements

• 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
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions
• Must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within first year of employment.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment Operations Forestry
• CDL
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• 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)

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: High school or GED