Role OverviewWe are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Equipment Operator 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Tar Hollow State Forest, assigned to Vinton County. The position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions.
What You Will Do
Operates heavy motorized equipment to complete variety of construction & maintenance functions, performs wildfire support, performs general maintenance & repairs on equipment & buildings/ground maintenance, assist with wildfire suppression.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Starting hourly pay of $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $24.63/hr, cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied, longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.
Requirements
- Class A Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions
- Formal education in arithmetic to include fractions, decimals & percentages & reading, writing & speaking common English vocabulary
- 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
Benefits
- 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)
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