Job Description

Dredge Operator 1-(Statewide)

Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alana Ranke alana.ranke@dnr.ohio.gov or 614-265-6983

Unposting Date: Jan 7, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Fairfield County-Millersport

Compensation: $20.85/hr

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7:00-5:00PM M-Thurs

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Equipment Operations

Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Vehicle Operators, Natural Resources

Professional Skills: Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement

Job Description: 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. 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 $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

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*. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*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.

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