Equipment Operator ; Hocking State Forest

Job Description - Equipment Operator 4 (Hocking State Forest)- (260007D6)

Organization:
Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Alana Ranke alana.rankeo.gov or

Unposting Date:
Oct 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Rockbridge

Compensation : $23.28/hr

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00-4:30M-F/variable

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Equipment Operations

Technical Skills : CDL, Construction Trades, Forestry, Vehicle Operators

Professional Skills :
Results Oriented, Teamwork, Time Management

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 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.

What you will do…

• 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
• Starting hourly pay of $23.28/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service with end salary of $26.54/hr.

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)

* 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.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & to read, write & speak common English vocabulary; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. 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…