Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide Dredge)-20050046

This position is with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Buckeye Lake State Park (2905 Liebs Island Rd, Millersport, OH 43046). The role requires weekly travel to parks statewide based on project needs and a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or B). Contact: Alana Ranke, 614-265-6983, alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA’s) and lake improvement projects.
• Remove sediment and aquatic vegetation from waterways.
• Operate dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump trucks and pickup trucks.

Qualifications

• 12 months training or 12 months experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in equipment safety practices.
• Valid commercial driver’s license.
• OR 12 months experience as a Dredge Operator 1 (classification 54421) with a valid commercial driver’s license.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience meeting the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment.

Compensation

Starting hourly rate: $22.29/hr, with multiple step increases over the first 3.5 years of service to a maximum of $24.63/hr. Cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) may apply. Longevity pay supplements begin after 5 years of state service. Refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule and longevity rates for details.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Work hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: vacation, personal leave, 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Application Requirements & Additional Information

• Your online application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications (MQs).
• Transcripts are required for all claimed coursework, degrees, or educational accomplishments; attach in the Additional Attachments section by the posting deadline (unofficial transcripts accepted until selection).
• “See resume” is not a substitute for completing supplemental questions; answers must be supported by the work experience and education sections of the application.
• Applications that fail to demonstrate MQs will not be considered.
• For a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator, at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov.
• The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check; convictions do not automatically disqualify and will be individually assessed.
• Bargaining unit applicants receive consideration per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Selection devices, proficiency testing, and/or assessments may be used to verify qualifications.
• If you applied for the same classification within the past six months, your previous selection instrument score may be carried forward.
• Do not upload anomalous or password-protected attachments.
• Final applicants tentatively selected must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment; a positive test results in no offer of employment.
• This position is subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations (49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382), which prohibit marijuana use, including medical marijuana, as a valid medical explanation for a positive test.