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 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Statewide Dredge , assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport, OH 43046. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft .
Please note this is a travel position, and will travel statewide weekly due to park needs.
What you will do...
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:
Qualifications
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment operation & maintenance (e.g., tractor, dump truck); 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices. - Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Upon obtaining a valid commercial driver's license & successful completion of probationary period as a Dredge Operator 1 (54421), incumbent will automatically progress to Dredge Operator 2 (54422).
Job Skills: Equipment Operations
Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators, Natural Resources
Professional Skills: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement
We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Statewide Dredge , assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport, OH 43046. To learn more about the Division of Parks & Watercraft please visit Ohio State Parks & Watercraft .
Please note this is a travel position, and will travel statewide weekly due to park needs.
What you will do...
- Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas & lake improvement projects
- Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways
- Operate dredge-related equipment such as pickup truck, boats, barges, tractors, & mowers
- Starting hourly pay of $21.48/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $23.65/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
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 )
Qualifications
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment operation & maintenance (e.g., tractor, dump truck); 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices. - Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: Upon obtaining a valid commercial driver's license & successful completion of probationary period as a Dredge Operator 1 (54421), incumbent will automatically progress to Dredge Operator 2 (54422).
Job Skills: Equipment Operations
Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators, Natural Resources
Professional Skills: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement