City of Los Angeles / Water and Power / Power Shovel Operator

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Power Shovel Operator

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

24 employees hold this title in Water and Power. Median total compensation for the role is $156,967, above the department median of $106,911.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $156,967
Agency median: $106,911
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$116,196$183,168+

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How total compensation varies among the 24 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 City of Los Angeles

Power Shovel Operator is held in 2 City of Los Angeles departments. In Water and Power, the median of $156,967 ranks #1 of 2.

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Public Works - Street Services

$150,226 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Michael Marusicz

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$189,101

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $65,375
Overtime: $41,499
Other pay: $9,867
Benefits: $72,359
Total compensation: $189,101
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313934333437
Row ID: 25WP313934333437FT

At Water and Power, Michael Marusicz serves as a Power Shovel Operator within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $189,101. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Robert Harvey

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$176,203

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $65,321
Overtime: $31,158
Other pay: $7,365
Benefits: $72,359
Total compensation: $176,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373434393932
Row ID: 25WP373434393932FT

Robert Harvey is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,203. They are represented by 8.

Richard Sturm

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$175,538

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $67,161
Overtime: $63,289
Other pay: $13,320
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $175,538
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333135363836
Row ID: 25WP333135363836FT

Richard Sturm works as a Power Shovel Operator for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $175,538 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Frank Loreto

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$171,559

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,961
Overtime: $61,763
Other pay: $11,091
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $171,559
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363832363531
Row ID: 25WP363832363531FT

Frank Loreto is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $171,559. Union affiliation: 8.

Ernest Florence

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$170,705

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $61,896
Overtime: $31,335
Other pay: $5,140
Benefits: $72,334
Total compensation: $170,705
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313331373830
Row ID: 25WP313331373830FT

Ernest Florence is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,705. Union affiliation: 8.

Daniel Eder

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$169,016

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $68,235
Overtime: $45,988
Other pay: $11,745
Benefits: $43,048
Total compensation: $169,016
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP313736353135
Row ID: 25WP313736353135FT

Daniel Eder works as a Power Shovel Operator for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $169,016 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8.

Dominic Marzano

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$161,292

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $65,321
Overtime: $33,141
Other pay: $4,288
Benefits: $58,542
Total compensation: $161,292
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363036363236
Row ID: 25WP363036363236FT

At Water and Power, Dominic Marzano serves as a Power Shovel Operator within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,292. Union affiliation: 8.

Gilbert Galindo

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$161,203

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $67,808
Overtime: $52,624
Other pay: $9,003
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $161,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373439393531
Row ID: 25WP373439393531FT

Gilbert Galindo holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,203. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Justin Rossi

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$159,784

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $68,235
Overtime: $28,371
Other pay: $4,637
Benefits: $58,542
Total compensation: $159,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373235343539
Row ID: 25WP373235343539FT

Justin Rossi holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,784. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Marc Ansolabehere

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$159,697

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,758
Overtime: $53,402
Other pay: $11,097
Benefits: $28,440
Total compensation: $159,697
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373836323538
Row ID: 25WP373836323538FT

Marc Ansolabehere holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,697. Union affiliation: 8.

Charles Reynosa

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$157,302

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $68,327
Overtime: $49,732
Other pay: $7,474
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $157,302
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383237313437
Row ID: 25WP383237313437FT

Charles Reynosa is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,302. Union affiliation: 8.

Sergio Amaro

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$157,172

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,242
Overtime: $53,099
Other pay: $9,364
Benefits: $28,468
Total compensation: $157,172
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343733383737
Row ID: 25WP343733383737FT

Sergio Amaro holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,172. They are represented by 8.

Chance Rossi

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$156,762

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,953
Overtime: $15,258
Other pay: $2,217
Benefits: $72,334
Total compensation: $156,762
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343638363132
Row ID: 25WP343638363132FT

Chance Rossi works as a Power Shovel Operator for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Chance earned $156,762 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

John Parrish

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$152,909

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,966
Overtime: $49,257
Other pay: $4,941
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $152,909
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP363833343438
Row ID: 25WP363833343438FT

At Water and Power, John Parrish serves as a Power Shovel Operator within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,909. Union affiliation: 8.

Sergio Yanez

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$150,343

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $69,843
Overtime: $39,985
Other pay: $8,771
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $150,343
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373331393737
Row ID: 25WP373331393737FT

Sergio Yanez works as a Power Shovel Operator for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $150,343 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Edward Trujillo

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$148,693

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $68,221
Overtime: $38,850
Other pay: $9,877
Benefits: $31,745
Total compensation: $148,693
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343934313231
Row ID: 25WP343934313231FT

At Water and Power, Edward Trujillo serves as a Power Shovel Operator within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,693. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Raymond Castillo

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$148,245

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $65,433
Overtime: $40,290
Other pay: $15,197
Benefits: $27,325
Total compensation: $148,245
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333439323236
Row ID: 25WP333439323236FT

Raymond Castillo works as a Power Shovel Operator for Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. Raymond earned $148,245 in 2025. They are represented by 8.

Jubian Tutor

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$146,061

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $65,333
Overtime: $44,253
Other pay: $4,705
Benefits: $31,769
Total compensation: $146,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP323538333433
Row ID: 25WP323538333433FT

Jubian Tutor is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,061. They are represented by 8.

Clifford Ellis

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$139,512

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $68,235
Overtime: $35,829
Other pay: $6,049
Benefits: $29,400
Total compensation: $139,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373634383935
Row ID: 25WP373634383935FT

Clifford Ellis holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,512. Union affiliation: 8.

Jesus Aranda

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$136,012

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $62,569
Overtime: $35,712
Other pay: $6,124
Benefits: $31,607
Total compensation: $136,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383531303934
Row ID: 25WP383531303934FT

At Water and Power, Jesus Aranda serves as a Power Shovel Operator within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,012. They are represented by 8.

Timothy Lopez

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$132,543

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,966
Overtime: $38,330
Other pay: $3,057
Benefits: $24,190
Total compensation: $132,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP373035353335
Row ID: 25WP373035353335FT

Timothy Lopez holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,543. Union affiliation: 8.

Larry Duke

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$121,993

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,966
Overtime: $24,752
Other pay: $2,110
Benefits: $28,165
Total compensation: $121,993
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP333232363132
Row ID: 25WP333232363132FT

Larry Duke holds the role of Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,993. Their bargaining unit is 8.

Vernon Carpenter

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$118,569

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $72,034
Overtime: $14,431
Other pay: $475
Benefits: $31,630
Total compensation: $118,569
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP383432323131
Row ID: 25WP383432323131FT

Vernon Carpenter is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $118,569. They are represented by 8.

William Mccaslin

Power Shovel Operator/Water and Power

2025 total comp

$116,196

Sub-department: Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit
Base pay: $66,965
Overtime: $16,360
Other pay: $1,780
Benefits: $31,092
Total compensation: $116,196
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 98
Job Class Pay Grade: 3558-5
Job Status: Active
Record Number: WP343530383732
Row ID: 25WP343530383732FT

William Mccaslin is a Power Shovel Operator at Water and Power within Operating, Maintenance and Service Unit. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,196. They are represented by 8.