Equipment Operator 2 - 20051179

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission "To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio's people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for an Equipment Operator 2 in the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Scioto Trail State Forest. The address is 2731 Stoney Creek Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601.  To learn more about Scioto Trail State Forest please visit Scioto Trail State Forest.

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)

What's in it for you...

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after complete eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

We are ready for you!

We're glad you're interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources!  Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Please note that this position requires a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license (no restrictions).  You will be required to take a physical abilities test, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to the safe operation of heavy motorized equipment.

Official position description:
Operates heavy motorized equipment (e.g., excavators, 8-12 ton dozers, standard backhoe, over 23,000 lb grader, 8-10 ton roller, 25,000 to 35,000 pound dump truck, truck mounted knuckleboom, front end loader, skid steer, tractor trailers &/or tandem axle trucks {i.e., gross weight over 45,000 pounds}) to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions: operates bulldozer for forest fire line construction, trails, culverts, road bridges & ground maintenance, recreational areas & facilities, logging & merchandising operations; operates smaller equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, trailers, snowplows, forklifts, all-purpose vehicles (APV's), mowers, stump grinder, chipper & chainsaw) for maintenance & construction projects; performs wildfire support as directed within training & physical capabilities; operates any & all equipment operated by lower-level Equipment Operators as needed; assist with sawmill & logging operations (e.g., timber, cutting, logging, trimming, edging & forest management, green chain, grading lumber, running sawmill equipment & moving logs).

Performs general repairs, improvements & maintains equipment (e.g., highway & non-highway vehicles, buildings & grounds, greases & oils machinery, performs routine maintenance {e.g., fluid & filter changes, hoses & belts} and other routine maintenance); implements fabrication; welds parts as needed; checks tires & lights; maintains accurate & concise maintenance records.

Performs general labor, maintenance, & other related functions (e.g., buildings, trail [horse, hiking & APV], service roads & grounds maintenance); performs basic electrical, structural, & carpentry; performs various forestry operation duties (e.g., mows & trims grass; cuts brush; sprays pesticides, herbicides; timber stand improvement projects & property boundary maintenance); operates chainsaw for felling, bucking & limbing of trees; operates prentice loader for loading log truck; operates dozer (e.g., 8-12 ton) to skid trees out of woods to loading area; purchases supplies (e.g., maintenance, grounds maintenance, equipment repairs); uses personal computer (e.g., enters activity report, fills out credit card forms, enters maintenance records).

Assists with wildfire suppression; performs wildfire & prescribed fire support as directed within training & physical capability; works with hand tools and dozer in construction of fire line & performs mop-up duties in conformance with standards taught in Basic Firefighter/Introduction to Fire Behavior (S-130/S-190) Course.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:For positions in Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Wildfire Program only, must successfully complete Basic Firefighter Introduction to Fire Behavior Course (S-130/S-190) within first year of employment.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Works outside, exposed to all degrees of inclement weather

Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary AND  9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operation of heavy motorized equipment (e.g., 7 ton dozer, 8-10 ton roller, concrete mixer, excavator, low-boy, vac-all or 10 ton sweeper, 10 ton tractor, 25,000 to 35,000 pound dump truck) & related safety practices ANDvalid Class A Commercial driver's license (no restrictions).  

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.