Equipment Operator 2 (Tar Hollow State Forest)

What we need: 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 Tar Hollow State Forest , assigned to Vinton County . The address is 50874 CLARK HOLLOW RD., LONDONDERRY, OH 45647. To learn more about Tar Hollow State Forest, please visit Tar Hollow State Forest. This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions. What you will do... 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) Starting hourly pay of $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $24.63/hr There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services . TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within probation period.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works outside in all weather conditions; exposed to dust, mud, dirt, fumes, noise & dangerous machinery. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications 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. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Equipment Operations Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL Professional Skills : Teamwork Ohio Department of Commerce