Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest)

Job Description: Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest) 20051190 (260007HN)

Organization Natural Resources Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville Other Locations United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Nashport

Schedule Full-time

Primary Job Skill Equipment Operations

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 2 within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at Blue Rock State Forest, assigned to Muskingum county. The address is 6665 CUTLER LAKE RD., BLUE ROCK, OH 43720-9740. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, please visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources Please note this position requires a Class A CDL with no restrictions. 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) 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 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:

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.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement. 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. The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.