Equipment Operator 2 (Fernwood State Forest) - 20051200

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 Fernwood State Forest, assigned to Jefferson County. The address is 11 TOWNSHIP RD. 181, BLOOMINGDALE, OH 43910. To learn more about Fernwood State Forest, please visit Fernwood State Forest | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

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
• Aid with wildfire suppression (e.g., wildfire & prescribe fire support)

Pay

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.

Benefits

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 first year of employment.

Unusual Working Conditions

• Works outside in all weather conditions
• Exposed to dust, mud, dirt, fumes, noise & dangerous machinery

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary
• 9 mos. training 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

Job Skills

• Equipment Operations

Technical Skills

• Forestry
• CDL

Professional Skills

• Teamwork

Agency Contact Name and Information

Roger D'Errico, Robin.DErrico@dnr.ohio.gov, 614-265-6984

Unposting Date

Jul 24, 2026, 3:59:00 AM