What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator 2 - 20051242 position at Ohio Department of Natural Resources?
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 Dean State Forest, assigned to Lawrence county. The address is 149 Dean Forest Rd, Pedro, OH 45659. To learn more about Dean State Forest, please visit Dean State Forest.
This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions.
What You Will Do…
Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL
Professional Skills: Teamwork
Organization
Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
Apr 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County-Pedro
Compensation
$20.71/hr
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am-4:30pm/M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Equipment Operations
Technical Skills
CDL, Forestry
Professional Skills
Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
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 Dean State Forest, assigned to Lawrence county. The address is 149 Dean Forest Rd, Pedro, OH 45659. To learn more about Dean State Forest, please visit Dean 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 $20.71/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $22.88/hr
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Forestry, CDL
Professional Skills: Teamwork
Organization
Natural Resources
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
Apr 21, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Lawrence County-Pedro
Compensation
$20.71/hr
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am-4:30pm/M-F
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Equipment Operations
Technical Skills
CDL, Forestry
Professional Skills
Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who we are:
Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.
Salary : $21 - $23
