What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dredge Operator 2 (Statewide)-20050046 position at Ohio Department of Natural Resources?
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 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 Park please visit Buckeye Lake State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Please note applicant will need a CDL A with no restrictions. This is a travel position and will travel weekly due to park needs.
What You Will Do…
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
Jun 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Millersport
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am-5:30pm/M-Th
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
CDL, Watercraft Operation, Parks and Recreation
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Collaboration, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who we are:
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 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 Park please visit Buckeye Lake State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Please note applicant will need a CDL A with no restrictions. This is a travel position and will travel weekly due to park needs.
What You Will Do…
- Operate heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & 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
- Or 12 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 1, 54421; valid commercial driver's 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
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
Jun 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Millersport
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
7:00am-5:30pm/M-Th
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
CDL, Watercraft Operation, Parks and Recreation
Professional Skills
Adaptability, Collaboration, Teamwork
Agency Overview
Who we are:
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.
Salary : $22 - $25