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Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$18.25 - $25/hr

Tuition Reimbursement JOB SUMMARY Performs various project work which requires safely operating ... dredge. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Operate truck/equipment in a safe manner at all ...

Laborer/Equipment Operator AMAT Ostrander, Ohio, United States Job ID: 524415 The Shelly Company, a ... Dredge, Track Hoe, Frontend Loader, and Skid Steer Loader. * Ability to understand and follow ...

Ability to maintain and safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including Haul Tuck, Water Truck, Dump Truck, Dredge, Track Hoe, Frontend Loader, and Skid Steer Loader. * Ability to ...

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Dredge Operator 1-(Statewide)- 20055564

Ohio Department of Taxation

Millersport, OH • On-site

$23.65/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

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...        

  • 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

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