Dredge Operator 3 (Grand Lake St. Marys)- 20055584

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 3 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Grand Lake St Marys State Park, assigned to Auglaize County. The address is 834 Edgewater Dr, St Marys, Ohio 45885. To learn more about Grand Lake St Marys State Park please visit Grand Lake St Marys State Park What you will do… * Operates heavy equipment to maintain dredge material relocation areas (DMRA's) & lake improvement projects * Acts a lead worker over lower-level dredge operators in operation and maintenance of dredge tasks such as construction of dikes, boat ramps, dredge material relocation areas, and shoreline protection * Trains personnel in safety practices and equipment operations, and best dredging methods. * Removes sediment & aquatic vegetation from waterways * Operates dredge-related equipment such as tandem dump truck, pickup truck, semi-tractor & trailer to haul stone & protect shoreline & dikes * Position requires a Class A CDL, no restrictions * Starting hourly pay of $21.63/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5 years of service, with an end salary of $24.66/hr. 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in heavy equipment operation & maintenance; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in dredging & related safety practices & operation of dredge & related equipment; valid commercial driver's license. * Or 6 mos. exp. as Dredge Operator 2, 54422; 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 Technical Skills: Watercraft Operation, Natural Resources, Equipment Operations, CDL Professional Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability

Location: Saint Marys, OH, US

Posted Date: 6/16/2025