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City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau / Heavy Equipment Operator

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Heavy Equipment Operator

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

99 employees hold this title in Fire Operations Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $108,393, below the department median of $112,100.

Employees
99
Total payroll
$8.5M
Role median
$108,393
Agency median
$112,100
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6$182,826+

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How total compensation varies among the 99 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

Heavy Equipment Operator is held in 2 City of Milwaukee departments. In Fire Operations Bureau, the median of $108,393 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

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

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Heavy Equipment Operator beyond City of Milwaukee

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In City of Milwaukee, the median of $107,260 ranks #2 of 12. See Heavy Equipment Operator across all of City of Milwaukee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Las Vegas
$118,116 · 21
City of Buffalo
$58,280 · 17
Missouri
$53,921 · 36
City of Baltimore
$51,783 · 261
Florida
$45,562 · 135
Arkansas
$43,088 · 11
Georgia
$42,703 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Heavy 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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John Fisher

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$191,524
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$63,235
Other pay
$128,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$191,524
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
412.11
Job Code
1572F
Sick Payout
$14,700
Termination Date
Sep 24, 2025
Vacation Payout
$11,097

John Fisher works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $191,524 in 2025.

Ronald Stremlau Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$190,397
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$76,599
Other pay
$113,798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$190,397
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Ronald Stremlau Jr serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,397.

Timothy Latona

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$182,510
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$68,179
Other pay
$114,331
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,510
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
3,608.55
Job Code
1572F

Timothy Latona works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $182,510 in 2025.

Jason Gregory

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$181,266
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$68,754
Other pay
$112,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,266
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
389.88
Job Code
1572F

Jason Gregory works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $181,266 in 2025.

Daniel Kwiatkowski

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$175,678
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$61,358
Other pay
$114,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,678
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
339.32
Job Code
1572F

Daniel Kwiatkowski holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $175,678.

Jermaine Perry

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$174,107
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$60,027
Other pay
$114,081
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,107
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Jermaine Perry serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,107.

Marvin Coleman Ii

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$169,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$59,118
Other pay
$110,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,206
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Marvin Coleman Ii is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $169,206.

Thomas Kasprzak

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$168,138
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$54,867
Other pay
$113,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,138
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Thomas Kasprzak works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $168,138 in 2025.

Thomas Wellinghoff

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$163,578
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$50,777
Other pay
$112,801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,578
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
3,281.25
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Thomas Wellinghoff serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,578.

Christopher Raasch

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$162,395
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$48,457
Other pay
$113,938
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,395
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Christopher Raasch works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $162,395 in 2025.

Jermaine Ebo

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$162,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$50,517
Other pay
$111,522
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,039
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Jermaine Ebo works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jermaine earned $162,039 in 2025.

Joshua Poppy

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$161,390
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$49,045
Other pay
$112,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,390
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joshua Poppy serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,390.

Matthew Byrge

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$156,978
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$42,775
Other pay
$114,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,978
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
1,763.41
Job Code
1572F

Matthew Byrge works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $156,978 in 2025.

Matthew Austen

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$154,797
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$42,617
Other pay
$112,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,797
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
413.99
Job Code
1572F

Matthew Austen is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,797.

Carl Carstens

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$152,317
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$39,493
Other pay
$112,824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,317
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
99.44
Job Code
1572F

Carl Carstens works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Carl earned $152,317 in 2025.

Domenic Bergemann

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$146,686
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$34,380
Other pay
$112,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,686
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Domenic Bergemann is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,686.

Kyle Cleary

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$146,146
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$36,378
Other pay
$109,768
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,146
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Kyle Cleary is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,146.

John Michalak Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$145,769
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$33,022
Other pay
$112,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,769
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

John Michalak Jr works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $145,769 in 2025.

Brett Metzen

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$143,398
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$30,709
Other pay
$112,690
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,398
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
525.04
Job Code
1572F

Brett Metzen holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,398.

Brian Anderson

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$142,217
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$29,338
Other pay
$112,878
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,217
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Brian Anderson is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $142,217.

Jesse Mrotek

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$139,577
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$28,289
Other pay
$111,288
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,577
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Jesse Mrotek works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jesse earned $139,577 in 2025.

Miguel Roman-Cortes

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$138,874
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$26,672
Other pay
$112,202
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$138,874
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
954.79
Job Code
1572F

Miguel Roman-Cortes is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $138,874.

Jeremy Whyte

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$134,483
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$22,501
Other pay
$111,982
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,483
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
223.02
Job Code
1572F

Jeremy Whyte is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,483.

Nathan Klenz

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$133,925
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$21,591
Other pay
$112,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,925
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Nathan Klenz serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,925.

Jennifer Schaefer

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$132,521
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$21,490
Other pay
$111,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,521
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
2,227.72
Job Code
1572F

Jennifer Schaefer is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,521.

John Mcclintock Ii

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$132,367
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$20,885
Other pay
$111,481
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,367
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
1,242.21
Job Code
1572F

John Mcclintock Ii works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $132,367 in 2025.

Brian Manske

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$131,046
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,141
Other pay
$111,905
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,046
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Brian Manske holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,046.

Israel Gonzalez Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$130,798
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,959
Other pay
$110,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,798
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Israel Gonzalez Jr holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,798.

Michael Bellanger

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$130,375
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$18,621
Other pay
$111,754
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,375
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
741.91
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Bellanger serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,375.

Dustin Herring

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$130,274
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,184
Other pay
$111,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$130,274
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Dustin Herring works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $130,274 in 2025.

Matthew Gordon

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$129,038
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$17,584
Other pay
$111,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,038
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
2,488.17
Job Code
1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Gordon serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,038.

Anthony Gallo

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$128,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$17,420
Other pay
$111,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,721
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Anthony Gallo works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $128,721 in 2025.

Micheal Lowery

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$127,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$13,506
Other pay
$114,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,946
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Micheal Lowery holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,946.

David O'Connell

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$126,853
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$15,510
Other pay
$111,343
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,853
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

David O'Connell is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,853.

Paul Johanneck

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$126,363
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$14,722
Other pay
$111,641
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,363
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
1,219.97
Job Code
1572F

Paul Johanneck is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,363.

John Kowalski

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp
$126,071
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$26,824
Other pay
$99,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,071
Hourly rate
$34
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0
Job Code
1572F

John Kowalski works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $126,071 in 2022.

Eric Muehlbauer

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$124,232
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$13,105
Other pay
$111,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,232
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
573.24
Job Code
1572F

Eric Muehlbauer is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,232.

Michael Emmrich

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$123,912
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$13,825
Other pay
$110,086
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,912
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
1572F

Michael Emmrich holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,912.

Nicholas Stanley

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$123,759
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$10,061
Other pay
$113,697
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,759
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
381.92
Job Code
1572F

Nicholas Stanley holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,759.

Joseph Koskovich

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp
$123,359
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$12,055
Other pay
$111,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,359
Hourly rate
$36
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3281
Comp Time
2,408.76
Job Code
1572F

Joseph Koskovich works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $123,359 in 2025.