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Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide Dredge)

State Of Ohio


Job Location:

Millersport, OH - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 22 - 22
Posted: 24 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization:Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information:Alana Ranke

Work Location:
2905 Liebs Island Rd
Millersport Ohio 43046
United States

Compensation:$22.29/hr.

Schedule:Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours:7:00am-6:00pm M-Thurs

Classified Indicator:Classified

Union:OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:Equipment Operations


Who We Are

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks managesover 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres ofwater Thats just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Departmentof Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use andprotection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!
Across our 12 divisions and support services weemploy office staff law enforcement officers geologists biologistsengineers attorneys communicators managers and so much more. Whatever yourpassion we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!
Workingat ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities toparticipate in public events at parks nature preserves wildlife areas andannually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair!Weroutinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamedon Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What Youll Do

Weare seeking energetic passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want toplay a key role for the position of Dredge Operator 2 within the Division of Parks &Watercraft headquartered at Buckeye Lake State Park assigned to Fairfield county. The address is 2905 Liebs Island Rd Millersport OH 43046. To learn more about Buckeye Lake State Parkplease visitBuckeye Lake State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Please note this is a travel position you will travel weekly to parks around the state depending on project need. This position also requires a Commercial Drivers License CDL A or B.

  • Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRAs) & lake improvement projects.
  • Remove sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways.
  • Operate dredge related equipment such as tandem dump truck pickup truck.
  • Starting hourly pay of $22.29/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with an end salary of $24.63/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

Additional Information


Application Requirements:
Please ensure your onlineapplication clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required forall coursework degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on theapplication. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficialuntil point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the AdditionalAttachments section of the application submission Step 1). Should you have issues attaching pleaseemail to: See resume is not a substitutionfor completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questionsmust be supported by the work experience/education sections of theapplication. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimumqualifications will not be considered.
To request a reasonable accommodationdue to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu EEO Regional/ProgramAdministrator at or
Effective July 1 2015 applicants mustapply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department ofDevelopmental Disabilities (DODD).
The final candidate selected for theposition will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminalconvictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for aposition. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictionswill be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicantscan view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio HiringManagement System OHMS user profile at and selectingMy Profile.
NOTES:

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices proficiency testingand/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and isproficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the sameclassification within a six month period your previous score from theselection instrument (interview proficiency test and/or assessment) may becarried forward for consideration.

Please do not upload attachments thathave an anomaly or are password protected.

All finalapplicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit tourinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicantwith a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is alsosubject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drugand Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration) which prohibits the use of marijuana including medicalmarijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for apositive drug test for final applicants in this position.


Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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:

*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.


Qualifications:
12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. heavy equipment operation & maintenance 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. equipment safety practices valid commercial drivers license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 1 54421 valid commercial drivers license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment per Section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio Revised Code. Job Skill: Equipment Operations

ADA Statement:
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.

Drug-Free Workplace:
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.

Required Experience:

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