Florida / FL Department of Transportation / Heavy Equipment Operator

Job-title file

Heavy Equipment Operator

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

134 employees hold this title in FL Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $45,562, below the department median of $69,007.

Employees: 134
Total payroll: $6.1M
Role median: $45,562
Agency median: $69,007
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,894$47,538+

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

How total compensation varies among the 134 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

Heavy Equipment Operator pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — about 27,510 people — is $49,400. FL Department of Transportation pays a median base salary of $45,562 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 23rd percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where FL Department of Transportation sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,820

$46,330

$49,400

$58,360

$64,020

FL Department of Transportation median · $45,562

The bar is the range of annual wages for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows FL Department of Transportation’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators — about 478,090 people — is $59,850. FL Department of Transportation’s median base salary is 24% below that national figure, about the 18th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$42,190

$48,680

$59,850

$77,170

$101,090

FL Department of Transportation median · $45,562

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 Florida range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at FL Department of Transportation is $45,562, 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 departments

This role across Florida

Heavy Equipment Operator is held in 2 Florida departments. In FL Department of Transportation, the median of $45,562 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Military Affairs

$38,136 · 1

Median total compensation for the Heavy Equipment Operator role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Heavy Equipment Operator beyond Florida

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $45,562 ranks #7 of 12. See Heavy Equipment Operator across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Las Vegas

$118,116 · 21

City of Milwaukee

$107,260 · 114

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$62,644 · 56

$58,280 · 17

$53,921 · 36

$51,783 · 261

$43,088 · 11

$42,703 · 19

Median total compensation for comparable Heavy Equipment Operatorroles 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

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Jose Diaz

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$50,118

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $50,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,118
Hire date: 2023-06-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Angel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 009400

Jose Diaz holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,118.

Jimmy Forsyth

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$49,954

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $49,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,954
Hire date: 2019-05-06
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 005697

Jimmy Forsyth holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,954.

Judd-Pierre Brown

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2025-07-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kaunda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 003977

Judd-Pierre Brown holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Walbert Joseph

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2017-02-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004242

At FL Department of Transportation, Walbert Joseph serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,538.

Joseph Cruz

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2023-06-28
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 004292

Joseph Cruz is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,538.

Jessie Smiley Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2024-09-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006900

Jessie Smiley Jr works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Jessie earned $47,538 in 2026.

Stanley Johnson

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 1986-12-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 006906

At FL Department of Transportation, Stanley Johnson serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 40 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,538.

Luis Cardona

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2026-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007360

Luis Cardona holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Kendrick Davis

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2024-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Devon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007361

Kendrick Davis holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Matthew Laporta

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2007-12-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007553

At FL Department of Transportation, Matthew Laporta serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,538.

Gary James

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2015-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007776

Gary James holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Yunior Molina

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2023-07-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007781

Yunior Molina is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,538.

Alan Franco

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2024-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Roberto

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007820

Alan Franco works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Alan earned $47,538 in 2026.

Trevor Douglas

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2023-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007834

At FL Department of Transportation, Trevor Douglas serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,538.

Jayvier Gonzalez

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007844

Jayvier Gonzalez holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Jose Altamirano Corleto

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2025-11-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007917

Jose Altamirano Corleto is a Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,538.

Kevin Sparks

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2023-09-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007940

Kevin Sparks holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,538.

Eric Rhinehart

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2016-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 010519

At FL Department of Transportation, Eric Rhinehart serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Highway Operations. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,538.

Maurice Carver

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,538

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,538
Hire date: 2021-01-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bernard

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 010521

Maurice Carver works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Maurice earned $47,538 in 2026.

Terrence Sumpter

Heavy Equipment Operator/FL Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$47,537

Sub-department: Highway Operations
Base pay: $47,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,537
Hire date: 2023-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6368
Position Number: 007907

Terrence Sumpter works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for FL Department of Transportation within Highway Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Terrence earned $47,537 in 2026.