U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Interior / General Equipment Operating

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General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior, U.S. Federal Government

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

21 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $60,794, below the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $60,794
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,975$90,409+

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)

General Equipment Operating is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Interior, the median of $60,794 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Energy

$89,741 · 16

Median total compensation for the General Equipment Operating 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 Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Mark Heiston

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$96,545

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $96,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,545
Pay grade: 07
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,545
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,545
Duty Station Code: 510000113
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Mark Heiston is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $96,545. They are classified at grade 07.

David Slim

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$81,205

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $81,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,205
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Farmington
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,205
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,205
Duty Station Code: 350310045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

David Slim is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Farmington, New Mexico. 2026 total compensation came to $81,205. They are classified at grade 06.

Randolph Laughter

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$70,457

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $70,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,457
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Tuba City
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,457
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,457
Duty Station Code: 040528005
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Randolph Laughter holds the role of General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Tuba City, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,457. Their pay grade is 06.

Victor Castillo

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$66,867

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $66,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,867
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Navajo
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,867
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,867
Duty Station Code: 040327001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

At Department of Interior, Victor Castillo serves as a General Equipment Operating based in Navajo, Arizona. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,867. They are classified at grade 06.

Raymond Badonie

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$65,010

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $65,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,010
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,010
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,010
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 44
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Raymond Badonie works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Raymond earned $65,010 in 2025. Their pay grade is 06.

Charles Begay

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$65,010

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $65,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,010
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: H.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,010
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,010
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 50
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

At Department of Interior, Charles Begay serves as a General Equipment Operating based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,010. They are classified at grade 06.

Vincent Morgan

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$64,947

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $64,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,947
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Defiance
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,947
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,947
Duty Station Code: 040183001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Vincent Morgan is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Fort Defiance, Arizona. 2025 total compensation came to $64,947. They are classified at grade 06.

Addison Begay

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: N.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Addison Begay holds the role of General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Shiprock, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,794. Their pay grade is 06.

Phillip Begay

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Tuba City
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 040528005
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Phillip Begay is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Tuba City, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $60,794. They are classified at grade 06.

Patrick Davis

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: F.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Patrick Davis works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Patrick earned $60,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Lucius Sells

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Kayenta
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 040253017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Lucius Sells is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Kayenta, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $60,794. They are classified at grade 06.

Vincent Shirley

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Shiprock
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: E.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 350745045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Vincent Shirley works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Shiprock, New Mexico. Vincent earned $60,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Derick Billie

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Farmington
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 350310045
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Derick Billie works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Farmington, New Mexico. Derick earned $60,794 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Kelsey Yazzie

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$60,794

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Shonto
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: K.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,794
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,794
Duty Station Code: 040432017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Kelsey Yazzie is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Shonto, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $60,794. They are classified at grade 06.

Cauy Francisco

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$60,544

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $60,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,544
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,544
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,544
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Cauy Francisco holds the role of General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,544. Their pay grade is 06.

Robert Yazzie

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$59,751

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $59,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,751
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Chinle
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,751
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,751
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Robert Yazzie works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Chinle, Arizona. Robert earned $59,751 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Tyrone Davis

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$59,041

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $59,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,041
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Defiance
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,041
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,041
Duty Station Code: 040183001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Tyrone Davis is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Fort Defiance, Arizona. 2025 total compensation came to $59,041. They are classified at grade 06.

Lee Keams

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$59,041

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $59,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,041
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Leupp
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,041
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,041
Duty Station Code: 040267005
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Lee Keams works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Leupp, Arizona. Lee earned $59,041 in 2025. Their pay grade is 06.

Richard Tenorio

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$59,041

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $59,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,041
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Chinle
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Xavier

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,041
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,041
Duty Station Code: 040083001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Richard Tenorio is a General Equipment Operating at Department of Interior based in Chinle, Arizona. 2024 total compensation came to $59,041. They are classified at grade 06.

Frank Enoah

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$58,958

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $58,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,958
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Crownpoint
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,958
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,958
Duty Station Code: 350215031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Frank Enoah works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Frank earned $58,958 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Zachariah Damon

General Equipment Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$56,975

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $56,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,975
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Fort Defiance
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $56,975
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,975
Duty Station Code: 040183001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 4741

Zachariah Damon works as a General Equipment Operating for Department of Interior based in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Zachariah earned $56,975 in 2025. Their pay grade is 06.