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

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Operating Engineer, Universal

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

9 employees hold this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $202,449, above the department median of $165,517.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $202,449
Agency median: $165,517
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,278$223,081+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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 Works, the median of $202,449 ranks #3 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Airport Commission

$214,167 · 5

Public Utilities Commission

$210,734 · 18

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 Works

Accountant III 10
Accountant IV 8
Administrative Analyst 45
Administrative Engineer 10
Arborist Technician 22
Arch/Landscp Architectrii 18
Architect 20
Architectural Associate 1 16
Architectural Associate 2 11
Asphalt Finisher Supervisor 1 7
Asphalt Worker 18
Assistant Construction Inspector 8
Assistant Engineer 77
Associate Engineer 71
Bdcomm Member Grp3 M=$50/Mtg 12
Carpenter 12
Cement Mason 27
Clerk 8
Communications Dispatcher 1 14
Construction Inspector 21
Electrician 9
Eng/Arch/Landscape Arch Senior 30
Engineer 44
Engineer/Architect Principal 9
Engineering Associate 1 9
Gardener 43
General Laborer 242
General Laborer Apprentice 15
General Laborer Supervisor 1 40
Human Resources Analyst 14
Is Business Analyst-Principal 8
Junior Administrative Analyst 15
Junior Engineer 76
Landscape Architect Associate 1 8
Landscape Architect Associate 2 7
Management Assistant 9
Manager I 13
Manager II 8
Manager IV 14
Manager VI 10
Painter 8
Plumber 10
Pr Administrative Analyst 11
Program Support Analyst 10
Project Manager 1 8
Project Manager 3 14
Ps Aide to Professional 12
Public Service Aide-Public Works 161
Senior Administrative Analyst 23
Senior Human Resources Analyst 13
Senior Street Inspector 8
Stdntdsgn Train2/Arch/Eng/Plng 17
Stdntdsgntrain1, Arch/Eng/Plng 40
Stdntdsgntrain3, Arch/Eng/Plng 12
Steamfitter 8
Street Environmental Services Oprs Supervisor 17
Street Inspector 39
Truck Driver 82
Urban Forestry Inspector 9

Record list

Employees with this title

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Diego Chavez

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$223,403

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $15,167
Other pay: $15,398
Benefits: $57,307
Total compensation: $223,403
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.08

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,292

Diego Chavez works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Works within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 1.08 FTE. Diego earned $223,403 in 2025. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Cesario Iii

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$221,393

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $28,326
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $57,513
Total compensation: $221,393
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.14

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,493

At Public Works, Cesario Iii serves as a Operating Engineer, Universal within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.14 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $221,393. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Patrick Meagher

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$215,467

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $22,832
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57,105
Total compensation: $215,467
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.11

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,089

Patrick Meagher is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Works within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 1.11 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $215,467. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Jesus Olazaba

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$214,053

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $23,344
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,180
Total compensation: $214,053
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.11

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $11,690

Jesus Olazaba works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Works within Journeyman Trade. Their status is temporary provisional, 1.11 FTE. Jesus earned $214,053 in 2025. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Tino Tuilata

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$202,449

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $135,530
Overtime: $11,096
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,824
Total compensation: $202,449
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.05

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,084
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $10,809

Tino Tuilata is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Works within Journeyman Trade. They work temporary provisional, 1.05 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $202,449. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Alan Payne

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$169,262

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $113,243
Overtime: $9,071
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46,949
Total compensation: $169,262
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.88

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,004
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $9,249

Alan Payne is a Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Works within Journeyman Trade. They work permanent civil service, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $169,262. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Dennis Kapsas

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$151,138

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $102,628
Overtime: $6,298
Other pay: $13
Benefits: $42,200
Total compensation: $151,138
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.79

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,061
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $7,983

Dennis Kapsas works as a Operating Engineer, Universal for Public Works within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.79 FTE. Dennis earned $151,138 in 2025. Union affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 3.

William Sparks

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2025 total comp

$35,832

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $20,201
Overtime: $1,029
Other pay: $4,849
Benefits: $9,753
Total compensation: $35,832
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.16

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $4,753
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $1,994

William Sparks holds the role of Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Works within Journeyman Trade. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.16 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,832. They are represented by Operating Engineers, Local 3.

Shawn Dorsett

Operating Engineer, Universal/Public Works

2024 total comp

$24,278

Sub-department: Journeyman Trade
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $22,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,710
Total compensation: $24,278
Employment type: Temporary Provisional
Union / bargaining unit: Operating Engineers, Local 3
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.17

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: DPW
Job Code: 7328
Job Family Code: 7300
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $1,710
Total Salary: $22,568

Shawn Dorsett holds the role of Operating Engineer, Universal at Public Works within Journeyman Trade. Their status is temporary provisional, 0.17 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,278. Their bargaining unit is Operating Engineers, Local 3.