Dredge Operator 1-(Lake Loramie)-20050058

Dredge Operator 1

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 Lake Loramie Dredge, assigned to Shelby county. The address is 4401 Fort Laramie -Swander's Rd Minster, Ohio 45865.

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 $20.85 / hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $22.96 / 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

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 Skill : Equipment Operations

Job Skill : Equipment Operations

Technical Skills : Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators, Natural Resources

Professional Skills : Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

Application Requirements : Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to : hr@dnr.ohio.gov. "See resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience / education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional / Program Administrator at 614-265-6992 or mohammad.yakubu@dnr.ohio.gov. Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). 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. STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS : Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] user profile at careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile". NOTES : Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.

Selection devices, proficiency testing and / or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and / or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration.

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The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

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.