Ramsey County, Minnesota / Public Works / Fleet Mechanic

Job-title file

Fleet Mechanic

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

27 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $74,633, above the department median of $73,240.

Employees: 27
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $74,633
Agency median: $73,240
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$182$89,719+

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

How total compensation varies among the 27 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Fleet Mechanic pay vs. the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area

Across all employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area, the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — about 4,290 people — is $73,730. Public Works pays a median base salary of $77,445 for this role, 5% above that figure — about the 65th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Public Works sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,390

$61,620

$73,730

$79,800

$94,110

Public Works median · $77,445

The bar is the range of annual wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists across every employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Public Works’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — about 289,960 people — is $61,770. Public Works’s median base salary is 25% above that national figure, about the 77th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,530

$50,540

$61,770

$75,470

$88,740

Public Works median · $77,445

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 22 of 27 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Public Works is $74,633, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Fleet Mechanic beyond Ramsey County, Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Ramsey County, Minnesota, the median of $74,633 ranks #2 of 2. See Fleet Mechanic across all of Ramsey County, Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Salt Lake City

$80,419 · 90

Median total compensation for comparable Fleet Mechanicroles 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

Scott Knutson

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2024 total comp

$92,742

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $78,694
Overtime: $11,215
Other pay: $2,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,742
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 1996-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Scott Knutson is a Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $92,742. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Cheezeng Vang

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$86,928

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $78,052
Overtime: $7,484
Other pay: $1,393
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,928
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2024-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Cheezeng Vang serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,928. They are represented by 49.

Michael Roberts

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$83,474

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $81,199
Overtime: $963
Other pay: $1,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,474
Hourly rate: $39
Hire date: 2008-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Michael Roberts holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,474. They are represented by 49.

Brandon Waldo

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$82,431

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $77,593
Overtime: $3,823
Other pay: $1,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,431
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2022-10-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Brandon Waldo holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,431. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Travis Long

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$82,339

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $81,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,339
Hourly rate: $39
Hire date: 2009-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Travis Long holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,339. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Ryan Milbrandt

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$80,549

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $79,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,549
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2014-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Ryan Milbrandt serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,549. Their bargaining unit is 49.

James Berggren

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$80,497

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $77,546
Overtime: $1,528
Other pay: $1,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,497
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2015-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

James Berggren holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,497. They are represented by 49.

Sheldon Brown

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$80,164

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $78,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,179
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,164
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2016-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 721
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sheldon Brown holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,164. They are represented by 49.

Michael Grimes

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$80,046

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $78,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,046
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2020-02-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Michael Grimes serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,046. They are represented by 49.

James Richards

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$79,873

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $78,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,873
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2024-02-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

James Richards is a Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,873. They are represented by 49.

Henry Schwartz

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$78,921

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $77,873
Overtime: $419
Other pay: $629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,921
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2023-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Henry Schwartz holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,921. Union affiliation: 49.

Michael Smith

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$78,618

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $77,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,618
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2019-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Michael Smith serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,618. They are represented by 49.

Jeremy Hepola

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2022 total comp

$75,109

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $70,053
Overtime: $1,392
Other pay: $3,664
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,109
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2019-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeremy Hepola is a Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years, working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $75,109. They are represented by 49.

Gerald Eason

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2022 total comp

$74,633

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $73,141
Overtime: $250
Other pay: $1,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,633
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2008-08-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Gerald Eason serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $74,633. Union affiliation: 49.

Nicholas Finberg

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2022 total comp

$72,456

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,959
Overtime: $2,031
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,456
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2015-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Nicholas Finberg serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2015 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $72,456. They are represented by 49.

Joel Reinhard

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2022 total comp

$65,513

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $63,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,513
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2016-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 14, 2022

Joel Reinhard works as a Fleet Mechanic for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Joel earned $65,513 in 2022. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Thomas Rauscher

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2022 total comp

$62,229

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $47,508
Overtime: $5,598
Other pay: $9,124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,229
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2017-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Aug 12, 2022

Thomas Rauscher is a Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $62,229. Union affiliation: 49.

Thomas Cilek

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$62,023

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $61,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,023
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 2025-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Thomas Cilek works as a Fleet Mechanic for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $62,023 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Logan Woller

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$58,867

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $57,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,867
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2025-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Logan Woller serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,867. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Matthew Thorp

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$49,254

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $47,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,254
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 2025-04-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 122
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Matthew Thorp serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,254. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Michael Saltis

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2024 total comp

$44,378

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $23,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,378
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 1993-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 711
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Mar 31, 2024

At Public Works, Michael Saltis serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,378. They are represented by 49.

Richard Hays

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$36,118

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $34,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,118
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 2013-12-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: May 23, 2025

Richard Hays holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,118. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Benjamin Peterson

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2023 total comp

$31,095

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $30,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $911
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,095
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2022-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: May 26, 2023

Benjamin Peterson holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2023, their total compensation was $31,095. Union affiliation: 49.

Jerome Tarnowski

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$18,564

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $15,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,564
Hourly rate: $40
Hire date: 2005-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 721
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Feb 14, 2025

Jerome Tarnowski works as a Fleet Mechanic for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Jerome earned $18,564 in 2025. They are represented by 49.

Curt Delange

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2025 total comp

$12,483

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $11,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,483
Hourly rate: $36
Hire date: 2025-10-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 721
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Curt Delange serves as a Fleet Mechanic within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,483. Union affiliation: 49.

Daniel Sullivan

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2021 total comp

$9,525

Base pay: $5,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,525
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2017-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 901
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jan 8, 2021

Daniel Sullivan works as a Fleet Mechanic for Public Works. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $9,525 in 2021. Union affiliation: 49.

George Jungmann

Fleet Mechanic/Public Works

2024 total comp

$182

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2016-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/MotorEquSvc&Store
Earn Code: 905
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Feb 5, 2024

George Jungmann holds the role of Fleet Mechanic at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182. Union affiliation: 49.