U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

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Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $88,969, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $88,969
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$75,508$105,402+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 21 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $88,969 ranks #2 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$148,459 · 37

Department of Commerce

$82,854 · 3

Department of Interior

$81,769 · 107

Smithsonian Institution

$76,896 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$74,297 · 41

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$70,666 · 7

Department of Agriculture

$64,947 · 1

Median total compensation for the Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Henry Vernacchio

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$105,936

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $105,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,936
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,936
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $105,936
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

At Department of Homeland Security, Henry Vernacchio serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,936. They are classified at grade 10.

Joseph Strosnider

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$104,600

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $104,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,600
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,600
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,600
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Joseph Strosnider holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,600. Their pay grade is 11.

John Eure

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$101,491

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $101,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,491
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $101,491
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $101,491
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

At Department of Homeland Security, John Eure serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,491. They are classified at grade 10.

Kyle Fortessanchez

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$97,317

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $97,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,317
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,317
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,317
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

At Department of Homeland Security, Kyle Fortessanchez serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,317. They are classified at grade 10.

Michael Boudrot

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$94,291

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $94,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,291
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,291
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,291
Duty Station Code: 250975001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Michael Boudrot is a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Otis Air National Guard Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $94,291. They are classified at grade 10.

Robert Harris

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,976

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,976
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,976
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $92,976
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

At Department of Homeland Security, Robert Harris serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,976. They are classified at grade 10.

Richard Bayer

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,745

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $91,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,745
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,745
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,745
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Richard Bayer holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,745. Their pay grade is 10.

David Digiovanni

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,745

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $91,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,745
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,745
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,745
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

David Digiovanni holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,745. Their pay grade is 10.

William Norton

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$91,745

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $91,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,745
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,745
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,745
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

William Norton holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,745. Their pay grade is 10.

Kyle Fortes-Sanchez

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$90,847

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,847
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,847
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,847
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Kyle Fortes-Sanchez is a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2025 total compensation came to $90,847. They are classified at grade 10.

Andrew Baran

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Andrew Baran holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,969. Their pay grade is 11.

Randall Wyatt

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Randall Wyatt is a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $88,969. They are classified at grade 11.

Rickie Shifflett

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$86,173

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $85,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,173
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,880
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,880
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Rickie Shifflett holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,173. Their pay grade is 11.

Daniel Wright

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$85,880

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $85,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,880
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,880
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,880
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Daniel Wright holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,880. Their pay grade is 11.

Don Hoogerland

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$82,708

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $82,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,708
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Elizabeth City
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,708
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,708
Duty Station Code: 371460139
Duty Station State: NC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Don Hoogerland is a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. 2026 total compensation came to $82,708. They are classified at grade 11.

Kevin Mcneely

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$79,410

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $79,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,410
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,410
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,410
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Kevin Mcneely is a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 2025 total compensation came to $79,410. They are classified at grade 10.

Francis Carroll

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$78,783

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,783
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Mobile
Work state: Alabama
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,283
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,283
Duty Station Code: 012100097
Duty Station State: AL
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Francis Carroll holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2024, their total compensation was $78,783. Their pay grade is 10.

Mark Callesto

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$78,575

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,575
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,075
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,075
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Mark Callesto holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,575. Their pay grade is 10.

Matthew Tepper

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$78,534

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,534
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Glen Burnie
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,534
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,534
Duty Station Code: 240673003
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

At Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Tepper serves as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,534. They are classified at grade 10.

Phillip Davis

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$78,075

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $78,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,075
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $78,075
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $78,075
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Phillip Davis holds the role of Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,075. Their pay grade is 10.

Benjamin Guthrie

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$75,508

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $75,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,508
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,508
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,508
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5803

Benjamin Guthrie works as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Benjamin earned $75,508 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.