Dredge Operator 3 - 20055563

Dredge Operator 3

Organization:
Natural Resources Agency Contact Name and Information:
Lyndon Cornish lyndon.cornisho.gov or

Work Location:

DNR Shelby County 4401 Fort Loramie Swanders Road Lake Loramie State Park Minster 45865

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Minster Compensation: $23.28/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

7:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Thursday Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Equipment Operations Technical

Skills:

CDL, Watercraft Operation, Parks and Recreation Professional

Skills:

Adaptability, Collaboration, 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.

What we need:
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 3 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Lake Loramie State Park, assigned to Shelby County. The address is 4401 Fort Loramie-Swander's Rd, Minster, Ohio 45865. To learn more about Lake Loramie State Park please visit Lake Loramie State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions. What you will do… Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects Acts a lead worker over lower-level dredge operators in operation and maintenance of dredge tasks such as construction of dikes, boat ramps, dredge material relocation areas, and shoreline protection Removes sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways Operates dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi-tractor & trailer to haul stone & protect shoreline & dikes.

Starting hourly pay of $23.28/ hr with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service, with an end salary of $26.54/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. OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.

We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! 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 )
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in dredging & related safety practices & operation of dredge & related equipment; valid commercial driver's license.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 2, 54422; 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. Job Skill:
Equipment Operations Technical

Skills:

Watercraft Operation, CDL, Parks and Recreation Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability Supplemental Information Application Requirements:
Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all…