What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator 2 (Blue Rock State Forest) 20051190 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 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…
Technical Skills
Technical Skills: Automotive, CDL, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Professional Skills: Teamwork, Adaptability
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
May 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Nashport
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00-4:30M-F/variable
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
CDL, Automotive, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Adaptability, 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 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 $21.64/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service with end salary of $23.91/hr
- There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills
Technical Skills: Automotive, CDL, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Professional Skills: Teamwork, Adaptability
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983
Unposting Date
May 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville
Other Locations
United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Nashport
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00-4:30M-F/variable
Classified Indicator
Classified
Technical Skills
CDL, Automotive, Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators
Professional Skills
Adaptability, 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 - $24