Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide)-20050046

Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide)

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Buckeye Lake State Park, assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd, Millersport, OH 43046. To learn more about Buckeye Lake State Park please visit Buckeye Lake State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Please note applicant will need a CDL A with no restrictions. This is a travel position and will travel weekly due to park needs.

What you will do Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects. Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways. Operate dredge related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck. Starting hourly pay of $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $24.63/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates.

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)

Qualifications: 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices; valid commercial driver's license. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 1, 54421; valid commercial driver's license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio Revised Code.