City and County of San Francisco / Public Utilities Commission / Operating Engineer, Universal

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Operating Engineer, Universal

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

18 employees hold this title in Public Utilities Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $210,734, above the department median of $190,857.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $3.8M
Role median: $210,734
Agency median: $190,857
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$133,342$255,336+

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How total compensation varies among the 18 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 and County of San Francisco

Operating Engineer, Universal is held in 6 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Utilities Commission, the median of $210,734 ranks #2 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Airport Commission

$214,167 · 5

Public Works

$202,449 · 9

Recreation and Park Commission

$202,106 · 7

Port

$192,944 · 1

Municipal Transportation Agency

$90,885 · 4

Median total compensation for the Operating Engineer, Universal role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Public Utilities Commission

Accountant III 22
Administrative Analyst 74
Assistant Engineer 58
Associate Engineer 55
Biologist 27
Carpenter 19
Chemist 29
Communications Dispatcher 2 19
Construction Inspector 34
Electrician 33
Electronic Maintenance Technician 18
Eng/Arch/Landscape Arch Senior 63
Engineer 71
Engineer/Architect Principal 18
Gardener 21
General Laborer 91
General Laborer Supervisor 1 16
Housekeeper/Food Service Clnr 17
Human Resources Analyst 18
Is Engineer-Principal 29
Is Engineer-Senior 31
Junior Administrative Analyst 34
Junior Engineer 38
Junior Management Assistant 17
Maintenance Planner 22
Management Assistant 19
Manager I 26
Manager II 32
Manager III 34
Manager IV 29
Manager V 35
Manager VI 21
Pr Administrative Analyst 39
Prnpl Administrative Analyst II 26
Ps Aide to Professional 36
Public Service Aide-Asst to Professional 22
Senior Administrative Analyst 47
Senior Construction Inspector 16
Senior Human Resources Analyst 22
Senior Management Assistant 16
Senior Stationary Engineer Sew Plant 30
Senior Statnry Engineer Water Treat Plant 19
Sewer Service Worker 37
Stationary Engineer Sewage Plant 111
Statnry Engineer Water Treat Plant 35
Stdntdsgn Train2/Arch/Eng/Plng 29
Stdntdsgntrain1, Arch/Eng/Plng 17
Stdntdsgntrain3, Arch/Eng/Plng 25
Truck Driver 37
Utility Analyst 53
Utility Plumber 79
Utility Plumber Supervisor 1 33
Utility Services Representative Sup 18
Utility Services Represtve 71
Utility Specialist 108
Water Quality Technician 29
Water Service Inspector 31
Watershed Keeper 28
Watershed Worker (Seasonal) 54

Record list

Employees with this title

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Stacey Sanford

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$258,943

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $48,616
Other pay: $15,108
Benefits: $59,690
Total compensation: $258,943
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.22

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,957

Stacey Sanford works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.22 FTE. Stacey earned $258,943 in 2025. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Patrick Mcloughlin

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$248,334

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $40,716
Other pay: $12,634
Benefits: $59,453
Total compensation: $248,334
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.18

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,720

At Public Utilities Commission, Patrick Mcloughlin serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.18 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $248,334. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Anthony Richardson

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$248,159

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $42,058
Other pay: $11,811
Benefits: $58,761
Total compensation: $248,159
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.2

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,745

At Public Utilities Commission, Anthony Richardson serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $248,159. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Brendan Robinson

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$230,612

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $28,674
Other pay: $8,069
Benefits: $58,340
Total compensation: $230,612
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.13

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,607

At Public Utilities Commission, Brendan Robinson serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.13 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $230,612. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Alexander Bell

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$222,308

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $126,936
Overtime: $18,930
Other pay: $20,266
Benefits: $56,176
Total compensation: $222,308
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,479
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,271

At Public Utilities Commission, Alexander Bell serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $222,308. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Michael Kiely

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$221,513

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $132,269
Overtime: $23,922
Other pay: $8,494
Benefits: $56,828
Total compensation: $221,513
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.09

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $24,475
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,207

Michael Kiely holds the role of Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.09 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $221,513. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Andrew Thors

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$214,048

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $16,375
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $57,264
Total compensation: $214,048
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.08

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,531

At Public Utilities Commission, Andrew Thors serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $214,048. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Ross Baumgarten

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2024 total comp

$214,020

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $131,033
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $27,305
Benefits: $55,664
Total compensation: $214,020
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $22,720
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,166

Ross Baumgarten is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service. 2024 total compensation came to $214,020. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Victor Rivers

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$211,682

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $14,138
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $57,136
Total compensation: $211,682
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.07

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,402

At Public Utilities Commission, Victor Rivers serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.07 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,682. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

John Davin

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$209,786

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $2,937
Other pay: $14,347
Benefits: $56,972
Total compensation: $209,786
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,239

John Davin is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $209,786. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Craig Hersh

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$208,400

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $10,978
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $57,014
Total compensation: $208,400
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.05

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,281

Craig Hersh is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.05 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $208,400. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Daniel Everhart

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$204,966

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $7,574
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $56,984
Total compensation: $204,966
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,251

Daniel Everhart is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $204,966. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Timothy Shea

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$204,264

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $7,386
Other pay: $4,878
Benefits: $56,471
Total compensation: $204,264
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,737

Timothy Shea holds the role of Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.04 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,264. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Joseph Radovich

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$203,853

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $256
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $63,188
Total compensation: $203,853
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $31,789
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,750

Joseph Radovich works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service. Joseph earned $203,853 in 2025. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Jonnathan Ruiz

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$201,690

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $4,887
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $56,394
Total compensation: $201,690
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.02

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,661

Jonnathan Ruiz holds the role of Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.02 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $201,690. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Craig Richey

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$198,558

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $127,885
Overtime: $5,215
Other pay: $11,294
Benefits: $54,164
Total compensation: $198,558
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.97

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $23,656
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,037

Craig Richey works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Utilities Commission within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.97 FTE. Craig earned $198,558 in 2025. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Gavin Murphy

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$193,989

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $1,404
Other pay: $1,707
Benefits: $55,349
Total compensation: $193,989
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.01

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,085

At Public Utilities Commission, Gavin Murphy serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.01 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,989. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Dennis Day

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$133,342

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $69,665
Overtime: $435
Other pay: $30,711
Benefits: $32,531
Total compensation: $133,342
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.52

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $13,024
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,746

At Public Utilities Commission, Dennis Day serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 0.52 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,342. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.