City of Pittsburgh / Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

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Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

Source file: City of Pittsburgh — Employee Salaries (2017-2019) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2019, this agency had 268 employees with median total compensation of $12,061; the highest distinct record was $22,439.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $3.1M
Employees: 268
Median total: $12,061
Highest record: $22,439

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$941$18,895+

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

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 268 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($12,061) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $8,202 (70%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $603 (5%)
Benefits — $2,913 (25%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$7,129

$9,326

$12,061

$14,222

$16,200

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $16,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,129. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Laborer-Sh

107 · $10,800

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh

47 · $13,520

Heavy Equipment Oper

13 · $15,594

Foreman-Sh

12 · $12,771

Tractor Operator

10 · $12,561

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$17.2M —	299 —	$60,947 —
2018	$17.7M ▲ 3.0%	303 ▲ 1.3%	$64,331 ▲ 5.6%
2019	$3.1M ▼ 82.2%	268 ▼ 11.6%	$12,061 ▼ 81.3%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Edward Williams

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,638

Sub-department: PW-2nd Division
Base pay: $10,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $748
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,638
Hire date: 2006-07-10
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 44842
Total Taxes: 747.96

Edward Williams works as a Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh for Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-2Nd Division. Hired in 2006, they have about 13 years of service. Edward earned $16,638 in 2019. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Mallory Craig

Sweeper Operator/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,620

Sub-department: PW-6th Division
Base pay: $12,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $940
Benefits: $3,064
Total compensation: $16,620
Hire date: 2006-07-20
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 5974
Total Taxes: 939.79

Mallory Craig holds the role of Sweeper Operator at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division. They have served since 2006 (about 13 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $16,620. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

Nathan Pepmeyer

Laborer-Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2018 total comp

$16,588

Sub-department: PW-4th Division
Base pay: $10,421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $774
Benefits: $5,393
Total compensation: $16,588
Hire date: 2014-12-15
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Mar 16, 2018
Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 625162
Total Taxes: 773.92

Nathan Pepmeyer holds the role of Laborer-Sh at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-4Th Division. Hired in 2014, they have about 4 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,588. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Eric Pawlos

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,566

Sub-department: PW-5th Division
Base pay: $12,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $940
Benefits: $3,064
Total compensation: $16,566
Hire date: 1997-08-11
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 26406
Total Taxes: 940.18

Eric Pawlos is a Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-5Th Division. Hired in 1997, they have about 22 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $16,566. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

Michael Nichols

Laborer-Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,545

Sub-department: PW-6th Division
Base pay: $11,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $862
Benefits: $3,807
Total compensation: $16,545
Hire date: 1988-10-17
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 31056
Total Taxes: 862.14

Michael Nichols works as a Laborer-Sh for Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division. Hired in 1988, they have about 31 years of service. Michael earned $16,545 in 2019. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

Omar Pack

Foreman, Pub Works-Oper/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,441

Sub-department: PW-6th Division-Admin
Base pay: $14,099
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,047
Benefits: $1,296
Total compensation: $16,441
Hire date: 1975-09-22
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME Local 2037

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 17164
Total Taxes: 1046.59

Omar Pack is a Foreman, Pub Works-Oper at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division-Admin. Hired in 1975, they have about 44 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $16,441. Union affiliation: AFSCME Local 2037.

Antoine Blanchard

Seasonal Laborer, An/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2018 total comp

$16,361

Sub-department: PW-6th Division
Base pay: $15,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,361
Hire date: 2018-07-23
Union / bargaining unit: Non-Union

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Dec 9, 2018
Employment Status: Temporary
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 957274
Total Taxes: 1162.65

Antoine Blanchard works as a Seasonal Laborer, An for Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division. They have served since 2018 (under a year). Antoine earned $16,361 in 2018. They are represented by Non-Union.

Donato Panella

Laborer-Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2017 total comp

$16,223

Sub-department: PW-4th Division
Base pay: $14,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $2,131
Total compensation: $16,223
Hire date: 1967-10-30
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Date Terminated: Apr 30, 2017
Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 3556
Total Taxes: 0

At Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations, Donato Panella serves as a Laborer-Sh within Pw-4Th Division. Their tenure dates to 1967, about 50 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $16,223. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Paul Kasel

Heavy Equipment Oper/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,215

Sub-department: PW-Heavy Equipment
Base pay: $13,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,010
Benefits: $1,644
Total compensation: $16,215
Hire date: 2004-12-27
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 43618
Total Taxes: 1009.8

Paul Kasel holds the role of Heavy Equipment Oper at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-Heavy Equipment. They have served since 2004 (about 15 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $16,215. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Ronald Rogalsky

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,210

Sub-department: PW-1st Division
Base pay: $11,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $857
Benefits: $3,807
Total compensation: $16,210
Hire date: 1980-12-15
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 18006
Total Taxes: 856.99

Ronald Rogalsky is a Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-1St Division. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 39 years. 2019 total compensation came to $16,210. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

David Hertrich

Heavy Equipment Oper/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,200

Sub-department: PW-Heavy Equipment
Base pay: $9,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $720
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,200
Hire date: 2003-01-13
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 42468
Total Taxes: 720.45

At Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations, David Hertrich serves as a Heavy Equipment Oper within Pw-Heavy Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 16 years. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,200. Their bargaining unit is Pjcbc.

Derrick Coleman Sr

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,173

Sub-department: PW-3rd Division
Base pay: $9,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,173
Hire date: 2014-06-16
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 623530
Total Taxes: 726.55

Derrick Coleman Sr works as a Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh for Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-3Rd Division. They have served since 2014 (about 5 years). Derrick earned $16,173 in 2019. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

David Bakaj

Truck Driver Specialist Oper/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,131

Sub-department: PW-6th Division
Base pay: $9,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,131
Hire date: 2006-11-14
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 44966
Total Taxes: 727.4

David Bakaj is a Truck Driver Specialist Oper at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 13 years. 2019 total compensation came to $16,131. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Sean Pearson

Laborer-Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,091

Sub-department: PW-5th Division
Base pay: $9,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $721
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,091
Hire date: 2015-06-22
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 623338
Total Taxes: 720.69

At Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations, Sean Pearson serves as a Laborer-Sh within Pw-5Th Division. Hired in 2015, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,091. Union affiliation: Pjcbc.

Ronnie Mickle

Laborer-Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,090

Sub-department: PW-6th Division
Base pay: $9,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $710
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,090
Hire date: 2015-04-06
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 623178
Total Taxes: 710.24

Ronnie Mickle works as a Laborer-Sh for Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-6Th Division. They have served since 2015 (about 4 years). Ronnie earned $16,090 in 2019. They are represented by Pjcbc.

Russell Snodgrass

Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh/Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations

2019 total comp

$16,080

Sub-department: PW-1st Division
Base pay: $9,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $724
Benefits: $5,624
Total compensation: $16,080
Hire date: 2016-06-13
Union / bargaining unit: Pjcbc

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 420000
Socrata Entity Number: 705118
Total Taxes: 723.74

Russell Snodgrass holds the role of Truck Driver Class 2 -Sh at Pw- Bureau of Pw Operations within Pw-1St Division. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 3 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,080. They are represented by Pjcbc.