U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Lock and Dam Operating

Job-title file

Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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

26 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $69,098, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 26
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $69,098
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$57,539$73,564+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 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.

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

Lock and Dam Operating is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $69,098 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$91,494 · 1

Median total compensation for the Lock and Dam Operating role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
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Maintenance Mechanic 97
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Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
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Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Bouchard

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,564

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $73,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,564
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,024
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,024
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Michael Bouchard holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,564. Their pay grade is 08.

Shawn Cordwell

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,564

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $73,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,564
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,024
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,024
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Shawn Cordwell is a Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $73,564. They are classified at grade 08.

Eli Harper

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,564

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $73,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,564
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,024
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,024
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Eli Harper serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,564. They are classified at grade 08.

Anthony Monacelli

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,564

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $73,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,564
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: Steven

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,024
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,024
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Anthony Monacelli is a Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $73,564. They are classified at grade 08.

Derek Paquin

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,564

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $73,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,564
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,024
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,024
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Derek Paquin holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,564. Their pay grade is 08.

Scott Nelson

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,001

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,001
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Scott Nelson works as a Lock and Dam Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Scott earned $73,001 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Jeremy Buffham

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,001

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,001
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Jeremy Buffham holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,001. Their pay grade is 08.

Louis Fiacco

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,001

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,001
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Louis Fiacco works as a Lock and Dam Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Louis earned $73,001 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Russell Guynup

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,001

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,001
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Russell Guynup is a Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $73,001. They are classified at grade 08.

Kevin Mcdonald

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Kevin Mcdonald holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,098. Their pay grade is 05.

Abraham Colton

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Abraham Colton serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,098. They are classified at grade 05.

Ryan Decarlo

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Ryan Decarlo holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,098. Their pay grade is 05.

Jessie Kozak

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Jessie Kozak holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,098. Their pay grade is 05.

Dalton Lottie

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Dalton Lottie serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,098. They are classified at grade 05.

Jacob Satterley

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Jacob Satterley works as a Lock and Dam Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Jacob earned $69,098 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Isaac Testani

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Isaac Testani serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,098. They are classified at grade 05.

Adam Woodcock

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$69,098

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $68,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,098
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,558
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,558
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Adam Woodcock is a Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $69,098. They are classified at grade 05.

Evan White

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$67,088

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $66,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,088
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,513
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,513
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Evan White serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,088. They are classified at grade 05.

Drew Mcneil

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$67,063

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $66,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,063
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,513
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,513
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Drew Mcneil serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,063. They are classified at grade 05.

Timothy Bunstone

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,656

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $66,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,656
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,116
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,116
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Timothy Bunstone holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,656. Their pay grade is 05.

Rian Mcfadden

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,656

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $66,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,656
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: Patric

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,116
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,116
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Rian Mcfadden serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,656. They are classified at grade 05.

Jonathan Rubin

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$62,962

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $62,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,962
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,422
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $62,422
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Jonathan Rubin holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,962. Their pay grade is 05.

Alan Clement

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$60,450

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $59,375
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,450
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,375
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $59,375
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Alan Clement serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,450. They are classified at grade 05.

Nicholas Herbstler

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,584

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $57,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $45
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,584
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,539
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,539
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Nicholas Herbstler works as a Lock and Dam Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Nicholas earned $57,584 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.

Devin Crary

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,539

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $57,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,539
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,539
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,539
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

At Department of Transportation, Devin Crary serves as a Lock and Dam Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,539. They are classified at grade 05.

Michael Garvey

Lock and Dam Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,539

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $57,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,539
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,539
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,539
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5426

Michael Garvey holds the role of Lock and Dam Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,539. Their pay grade is 05.