General Mechanic (Water)

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

2 employees hold this title in Water Col Ward Pump Station. Median total compensation for the role is $99,340, above the department median of $48,458.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $198.7K
Role median: $99,340
Agency median: $48,458
Comparison: Above

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General Mechanic beyond City of Buffalo

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In City of Buffalo, the median of $56,247 ranks #2 of 2. See General Mechanic across all of City of Buffalo →

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Employees with this title

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Thomas Cavanagh

General Mechanic (Water)/Water Col Ward Pump Station

2023 total comp

$138,731

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $32,414
Overtime: $59,713
Other pay: $46,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,731

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 23640

Thomas Cavanagh holds the role of General Mechanic (Water) at Water Col Ward Pump Station within Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $138,731.

Jeffrey Murray

General Mechanic (Water)/Water Col Ward Pump Station

2026 total comp

$59,949

Sub-department: Public Safety
Base pay: $43,332
Overtime: $9,447
Other pay: $7,171
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,949

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176230

Jeffrey Murray holds the role of General Mechanic (Water) at Water Col Ward Pump Station within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,949.