Equipment Operator ; Blue Rock State Forest

Position

Equipment Operator 2 – Division of Forestry – Blue Rock State Forest – Muskingum County, OH 43720‑9740.

• Operate heavy motorized equipment to complete a variety of construction and maintenance functions.
• Perform wildfire support (e.g., forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, roads and bridges).
• Perform general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings/ground maintenance.
• Assist with wildfire suppression (e.g., wildfire and prescribed fire support).

Starting hourly pay of $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over the first 3.5 years of service, ending salary of $24.63/hr cost of living adjustments (COLA) may apply. Longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service. Pay is available under the OCSEA pay range schedule.

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (no restrictions).
• Formal education in arithmetic (fractions, decimals, percentages) and basic reading, writing, and speaking English (common vocabulary); 9 months of training or 9 months of experience with heavy motorized equipment (e.g., 7‑ton dozer, 8‑10 ton roller, concrete mixer, excavator, low‑boy, dual‑all or 10‑ton sweeper, 10‑ton tractor, 25,000‑35,000 pound dump truck) and related safety practices.
• Minimum class qualifications for employment as noted above.

Technical

Skills:

Automotive, CDL, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operations.

Professional

Skills:

Teamwork, Adaptability.

Full‑time.

Work hours:

8:00‑4:30 M‑F (variable).

Blue Rock State Forest, Muskingum County, OH 43720‑9740.

Alana Ranke – alana.rankeo.gov – 614‑265‑6983.