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

State of Ohio • West Portsmouth, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Equipment Operator 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Shawnee State Forest, assigned to Scioto county. The role involves operating heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance functions, including wildfire support, general maintenance, and repairs. The job requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and exposure to dust, mud, dirt, fumes, noise, and dangerous machinery. The State of Ohio is committed to being a model employer for individuals with disabilities and promotes access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation.

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 Drivers License with no restrictions
• Must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within probation period
• Must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline
• Final candidate selected will be required to undergo a criminal background check
• Final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use

Nice To Haves

• 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: High school or GED