Ramsey County, Minnesota / Public Works / Heavy Equipment Operator

Job-title file

Heavy Equipment Operator

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

23 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $69,701, below the department median of $73,240.

Employees: 23
Role median: $69,701
Agency median: $73,240
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,413$76,856+

How total compensation varies among the 23 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Scott Kofoed

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$77,404

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $73,778
Overtime: $1,446
Other pay: $2,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,404
Hourly rate: $36
Hire date: 2003-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Scott Kofoed is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,404. Union affiliation: 49.

Angelo Scalze

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$76,158

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $74,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,158
Hourly rate: $36
Hire date: 2004-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 401
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Angelo Scalze serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,158. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Spencer Schmidt

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$72,756

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $69,565
Overtime: $1,138
Other pay: $2,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,756
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2022-04-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Spencer Schmidt serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,756. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Harry Tevlin

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$72,056

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $71,277
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,056
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2018-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 456
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Harry Tevlin serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,056. Union affiliation: 49.

Zachary Nelson

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$71,995

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $69,913
Overtime: $76
Other pay: $2,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,995
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2016-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Zachary Nelson holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,995. They are represented by 49.

Jamal Hassan

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$71,497

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $71,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,497
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jamal Hassan is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,497. They are represented by 49.

Jack Crooks

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$70,778

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $69,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $877
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,778
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2023-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 456
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jack Crooks works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Jack earned $70,778 in 2025. They are represented by 49.

Terrill Walker

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$70,750

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,229
Overtime: $1,829
Other pay: $693
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,750
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2012-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Terrill Walker is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,750. They are represented by 49.

Daniel Wilson

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$70,668

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $70,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,668
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2021-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Daniel Wilson is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,668. They are represented by 49.

Jeffrey Anderson

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$70,643

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $70,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,643
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2023-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeffrey Anderson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $70,643 in 2025. Union affiliation: 49.

Peter Pak

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$69,873

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,873
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2022-10-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 456
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Peter Pak is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,873. Union affiliation: 49.

Timothy Gangl

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$69,701

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,857
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,701
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2019-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Timothy Gangl serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,701. Union affiliation: 49.

John Atzmiller

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$69,658

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $661
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,658
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

John Atzmiller works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $69,658 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Ger Vang

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$69,450

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $67,353
Overtime: $1,524
Other pay: $573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,450
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2024-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Public Works, Ger Vang serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,450. They are represented by 49.

Aaron Grove

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$69,113

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $68,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,113
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2021-11-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 456
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Aaron Grove holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,113. They are represented by 49.

Patrick Wilder

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$68,068

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $67,629
Overtime: $144
Other pay: $295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,068
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2015-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Leave (with pay)

At Public Works, Patrick Wilder serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,068. Union affiliation: 49.

Michael Huesman

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$67,335

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $66,307
Overtime: $442
Other pay: $586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,335
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Michael Huesman holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,335. Union affiliation: 49.

David Quast

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$66,809

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $66,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,809
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 401
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

David Quast holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,809. They are represented by 49.

Michael Pederson

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$66,546

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $66,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $464
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,546
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 481
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Michael Pederson works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $66,546 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 49.

Heath Hoglund

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$60,848

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $52,030
Overtime: $2,628
Other pay: $6,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,848
Hourly rate: $36
Hire date: 2002-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Aug 15, 2025

Heath Hoglund works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Heath earned $60,848 in 2025. Union affiliation: 49.

Michael Marich

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$25,398

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $24,401
Overtime: $479
Other pay: $518
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $25,398
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2008-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Leave

Michael Marich works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $25,398 in 2025. They are represented by 49.

Patrick Morgan

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$15,548

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $13,254
Overtime: $1,019
Other pay: $1,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,548
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2023-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 16, 2025

At Public Works, Patrick Morgan serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Economic Growth and Community Investment. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,548. Union affiliation: 49.

Patrick Mcclellan

Heavy Equipment Operator/Public Works

2025 total comp

$3,413

Sub-department: Economic Growth and Community Investment
Base pay: $3,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $233
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,413
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2011-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 49
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: PubWks/Oper/RoadMtnce
Earn Code: 711
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Apr 3, 2025

Patrick Mcclellan holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Public Works within Economic Growth and Community Investment. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,413. They are represented by 49.