Equipment Operator 2 (Shawnee State Forest) - 20051189 & 20051229

State of Ohio • West Portsmouth, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors to fill two Equipment Operator 2 positions within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Shawnee State Forest in Scioto county. This role is crucial for completing a variety of construction and maintenance functions, including wildfire support, forest fire line construction, and general maintenance of equipment and grounds. ODNR offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for public engagement and professional development.

Requirements

• Must have a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within probation period.
• Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).
• Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Equipment Operations Forestry, CDL Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment to complete a 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: No Education Listed