City of Milwaukee / Dpw-Ops-Sanitation / Equipment Operator 1

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Equipment Operator 1

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

230 employees hold this title in Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Median total compensation for the role is $45,890, below the department median of $62,634.

Employees: 230
Total payroll: $9.3M
Role median: $45,890
Agency median: $62,634
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$285$75,668+

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How total compensation varies among the 230 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 Milwaukee

Equipment Operator 1 is held in 2 City of Milwaukee departments. In Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, the median of $45,890 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Dpw-Ops-Fleet Services

$3,528 · 2

Median total compensation for the Equipment Operator 1 role in other City of Milwaukeedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Equipment Operator beyond City of Milwaukee

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In City of Milwaukee, the median of $63,472 ranks #4 of 12. See Equipment Operator across all of City of Milwaukee →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Los Angeles

$145,750 · 272

City of Las Vegas

$90,784 · 195

City of Salt Lake City

$63,782 · 45

City of Buffalo

$61,393 · 49

Texas

$59,169 · 549

City of Charlotte

$54,064 · 43

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$46,671 · 132

New York Public Authorities

$43,614 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Equipment Operatorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Noah Smith

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2023 total comp

$3,628

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $27
Other pay: $3,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,628
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 753461

Noah Smith is a Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $3,628.

Terrance Pearson

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$3,531

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,531
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,531
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jan 17, 2025

Terrance Pearson holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,531.

Brandon Davison

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$3,489

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,489
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,489
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jun 13, 2024
Vacation Payout: $156

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Brandon Davison serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,489.

John Hildebrand

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$3,350

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,350
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Less Than Half Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: May 10, 2024

John Hildebrand holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is less than half time. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,350.

Jovan Shelton

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$3,308

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,308
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Oct 23, 2023

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Jovan Shelton serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,308.

Kendrick Harris

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$3,238

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,238
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Feb 25, 2025

Kendrick Harris works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Kendrick earned $3,238 in 2025.

Malcolm Jenkins

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$3,067

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,067
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,067
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461

Malcolm Jenkins works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Malcolm earned $3,067 in 2025.

Blaine Hampton

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,819

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,819
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Oct 19, 2025
Vacation Payout: $315

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Blaine Hampton serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,819.

Bryant Jones

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,690

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,690
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Oct 3, 2023

Bryant Jones works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Bryant earned $2,690 in 2025.

Shannon Billingsley

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,428

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,428
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Mar 27, 2025

Shannon Billingsley works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $2,428 in 2025.

Antonio Perry

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,358

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,358
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Aug 25, 2023

Antonio Perry works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Antonio earned $2,358 in 2025.

Bryant Robinson Barck

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,234

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,234
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Sep 22, 2023

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Bryant Robinson Barck serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,234.

Andrea Clawson

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$2,003

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,003
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,003
Hourly rate: $29
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Feb 23, 2026

Andrea Clawson works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Andrea earned $2,003 in 2025.

Donald Jett

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$1,511

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $233
Other pay: $1,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,511
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jan 22, 2024

Donald Jett holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,511.

Devaughn Maben

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$1,388

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,388
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jun 10, 2024

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Devaughn Maben serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,388.

James Thomas Jr

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$1,383

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,383
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Dec 30, 2024

James Thomas Jr works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. James earned $1,383 in 2025.

Bryant Oglen

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$1,356

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,356
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,356
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Apr 11, 2024

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Bryant Oglen serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,356.

Charles Wilson

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$1,247

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $1,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,247
Hourly rate: $29
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jan 5, 2026

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Charles Wilson serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,247.

Tammy Hobson

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$1,219

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,219
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jun 10, 2024

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Tammy Hobson serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,219.

David Ingvoldstad Ii

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$1,164

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,164
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Vacation Payout: $53

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, David Ingvoldstad Ii serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,164.

Alexander Herzog

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$1,130

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,130
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Mar 8, 2024
Vacation Payout: $51

Alexander Herzog works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Alexander earned $1,130 in 2024.

Sylathio Boswell

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$1,111

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,111
Hourly rate: $29
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jan 15, 2026

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Sylathio Boswell serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,111.

Daine Bouvat

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2023 total comp

$825

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $825
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Sep 21, 2023
Vacation Payout: $35

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Daine Bouvat serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $825.

Daryl Alberti

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$780

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $780
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Oct 2, 2024

At Dpw-Ops-Sanitation, Daryl Alberti serves as a Equipment Operator 1. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $780.

Timmie Mcmurtry

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$758

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $758
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Jul 30, 2024

Timmie Mcmurtry holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $758.

Jason Osteen

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2024 total comp

$697

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $697
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Mar 7, 2024
Vacation Payout: $31

Jason Osteen works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $697 in 2024.

Adam Woppert

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2023 total comp

$635

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $635
Hourly rate: $26
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 753461

Adam Woppert holds the role of Equipment Operator 1 at Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $635.

Rodney Young Jr

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2025 total comp

$422

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $422
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Aug 21, 2023

Rodney Young Jr works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Rodney earned $422 in 2025.

Reginald York

Equipment Operator 1/Dpw-Ops-Sanitation

2023 total comp

$409

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $409
Hourly rate: $27
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 5457
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 753461
Termination Date: Sep 19, 2023
Vacation Payout: $19

Reginald York works as a Equipment Operator 1 for Dpw-Ops-Sanitation. Their status is full-time. Reginald earned $409 in 2023.