Equipment Operator 4 (Hocking State Forest)-20051217
About the Role
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Equipment Operator 4 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Hocking State Forest, assigned to Hocking county. The address is 19275 SR 374, ROCKBRIDGE, OH 43149. To learn more about Hocking State Forest please visit Hocking State Forest | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Please note applicant will need a CDL A with no restrictions.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy motorized equipment to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions
- Perform wildfire support (e.g., forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads & bridges)
- Perform general maintenance & repairs on equipment & buildings/ground maintenance
- Lead worker with equipment operation
- Help maintain/repair paved & gravel forest roads, hiking trails, bridle trails, APV trails, bridges & culverts
Qualifications
Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 6 months training or 6 months experience in operation of heavy construction equipment (e.g., 10 ton crawler, large cranes, 10 ton backhoe, 18 ton dozer, over 44,000 pound gradall, truck mounted excavator) & related safety practices; valid commercial driver's license; in addition, for positions in the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Wildfire Program only, must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190). Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Skills
- Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL, Construction Trades, Vehicle Operators
- Professional Skills: Results Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management
Pay and Benefits
Starting hourly pay of $23.28/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service, reaching an end salary of $26.54/hr. Cost of living adjustments (COLA) may be 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).
Schedule
Full-time position. Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday (variable as needed).
About the Agency
Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water. Across its 12 divisions and support services, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) employs office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and many other professionals