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City of Milwaukee / Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs / Bridge Operator

Job-title file

Bridge Operator

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

37 employees hold this title in Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Median total compensation for the role is $41,399, below the department median of $77,193.

Employees
37
Total payroll
$1.4M
Role median
$41,399
Agency median
$77,193
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$21$78,254+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 37 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.

Compare jurisdictions

Bridge Operator beyond City of Milwaukee

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In City of Milwaukee, the median of $41,399 ranks #7 of 7. See Bridge Operator across all of City of Milwaukee

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Seattle
$86,445 · 21
New York City
$83,626 · 69
City of Chicago
$78,432 · 41
Maine
$69,682 · 11
New Jersey
$60,295 · 28
Miami-Dade County
$50,748 · 30

Median total compensation for comparable Bridge 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

Page 1

Jacob Hoffer

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$91,539
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,283
Other pay
$88,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,539
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Sick Payout
$11,411
Termination Date
Nov 9, 2024
Vacation Payout
$11,600

Jacob Hoffer works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $91,539 in 2024.

Tommy Williams

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$73,087
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$6,430
Other pay
$66,657
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,087
Hourly rate
$29
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Tommy Williams works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Tommy earned $73,087 in 2025.

Robert Uniewski

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$68,096
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$4,800
Other pay
$63,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,096
Hourly rate
$28
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Robert Uniewski is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,096.

Francesco Spera

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$67,329
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$5,237
Other pay
$62,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,329
Hourly rate
$27
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Francesco Spera works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Francesco earned $67,329 in 2025.

Luther Nuness

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$66,676
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,129
Other pay
$63,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,676
Hourly rate
$28
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Luther Nuness serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,676.

Robert Paulson

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$66,529
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,910
Other pay
$62,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,529
Hourly rate
$29
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Robert Paulson serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,529.

Jane Harley

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$65,395
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,714
Other pay
$61,681
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,395
Hourly rate
$29
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Jane Harley is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,395.

Paul Shinkle

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$64,313
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,962
Other pay
$60,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,313
Hourly rate
$27
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Paul Shinkle holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,313.

Philip Egner

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$64,054
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,982
Other pay
$60,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,054
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Philip Egner serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,054.

David Gabbei

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$63,360
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$4,077
Other pay
$59,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,360
Hourly rate
$27
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

David Gabbei is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,360.

Gemika Allen

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$62,965
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,361
Other pay
$60,604
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,965
Hourly rate
$28
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Gemika Allen serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,965.

Thomas Mcguire

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$62,149
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$4,207
Other pay
$57,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,149
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Thomas Mcguire works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $62,149 in 2025.

Dante Hamilton

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$59,503
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,564
Other pay
$56,939
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,503
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Dante Hamilton works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Dante earned $59,503 in 2025.

David Lucas

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$58,936
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,650
Other pay
$56,286
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,936
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, David Lucas serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,936.

Michael Robinson

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$58,657
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,471
Other pay
$55,186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,657
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Michael Robinson works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $58,657 in 2025.

Mark Tufte

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$57,541
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$4,229
Other pay
$53,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,541
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Nov 8, 2025
Vacation Payout
$2,773

Mark Tufte holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,541.

Justin Bernero

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2021 total comp
$48,353
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,394
Other pay
$44,960
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,353
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0
Job Code
0918

Justin Bernero is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $48,353.

Anthony Bass

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$43,429
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,372
Other pay
$40,058
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,429
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Oct 27, 2025

Anthony Bass works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $43,429 in 2025.

Andrew Hushek

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2023 total comp
$41,399
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,163
Other pay
$39,236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,399
Hourly rate
$24
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0
Job Code
0918
Sick Payout
$5,697
Termination Date
Jun 30, 2023
Vacation Payout
$5,186

Andrew Hushek holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,399.

Melissa Sharrard

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$40,358
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,647
Other pay
$37,710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,358
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Melissa Sharrard serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,358.

Brett Dominguez Zavala

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$34,867
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,994
Other pay
$32,873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,867
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Nov 9, 2024
Vacation Payout
$385

Brett Dominguez Zavala works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Brett earned $34,867 in 2024.

Edward Seaver Iv

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$34,829
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,756
Other pay
$33,074
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,829
Hourly rate
$27
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Nov 8, 2025
Vacation Payout
$197

Edward Seaver Iv holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,829.

Andar Muhammad

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2020 total comp
$31,495
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,435
Other pay
$29,060
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,495
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Nov 14, 2020
Vacation Payout
$941

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Andar Muhammad serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $31,495.

Ryan Metcalf

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$23,516
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,303
Other pay
$22,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$23,516
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918

Ryan Metcalf is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $23,516.

Shawn Nealy

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2019 total comp
$19,546
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,507
Other pay
$18,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,546
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
May 10, 2019
Vacation Payout
$1,206

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Shawn Nealy serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,546.

William Brooks

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2020 total comp
$13,448
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,067
Other pay
$12,381
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$13,448
Hourly rate
$22
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Feb 6, 2020
Vacation Payout
$6,199

William Brooks works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. William earned $13,448 in 2020.

Joseph Blandino

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2019 total comp
$9,946
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,946
Hourly rate
$22
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Sick Payout
$107
Termination Date
Mar 1, 2019
Vacation Payout
$243

Joseph Blandino is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $9,946.

Eddie Williams

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2019 total comp
$9,278
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$536
Other pay
$8,742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,278
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Jul 2, 2019

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Eddie Williams serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,278.

Allen Bland

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2021 total comp
$4,842
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,842
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,842
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Nov 13, 2021

Allen Bland works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Allen earned $4,842 in 2021.

Jeremy Rooker

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2023 total comp
$3,581
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,581
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,581
Hourly rate
$21
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
May 29, 2023
Vacation Payout
$85

At Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs, Jeremy Rooker serves as a Bridge Operator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,581.

Raul Ortiz Jr

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2025 total comp
$1,874
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,874
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,874
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Aug 4, 2025
Vacation Payout
$83

Raul Ortiz Jr holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,874.

Daniel Wall Sr

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2022 total comp
$1,836
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,836
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,836
Hourly rate
$20
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0
Job Code
918
Termination Date
May 9, 2022
Vacation Payout
$23

Daniel Wall Sr holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,836.

Carolynne Forlenza

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$99
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99
Hourly rate
$27
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Jul 30, 2024
Vacation Payout
$99

Carolynne Forlenza is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $99.

Yolanda Thomas

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$80
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$80
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80
Hourly rate
$28
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
May 24, 2024
Vacation Payout
$80

Yolanda Thomas works as a Bridge Operator for Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. Yolanda earned $80 in 2024.

Sherry Tomasello

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2020 total comp
$48
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$48
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48
Hourly rate
$21
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Jul 27, 2020
Vacation Payout
$48

Sherry Tomasello is a Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $48.

Alonzo Chapman

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$25
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$25
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$25
Hourly rate
$25
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Oct 13, 2023

Alonzo Chapman holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $25.

Albert Robbins Jr

Bridge Operator/Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs

2024 total comp
$21
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21
Hourly rate
$26
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
5239
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
0918
Termination Date
Dec 11, 2023
Vacation Payout
$21

Albert Robbins Jr holds the role of Bridge Operator at Infrastructure-Bridges & Bldgs. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $21.