Illinois / Transportation / Ferry Operator I

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Ferry Operator I

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

14 employees hold this title in Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $116,850, above the department median of $105,300.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $116,850
Agency median: $105,300
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,000$158,680+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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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Record list

Employees with this title

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Charles Fester

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$160,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $160,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Charles Fester is a Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $160,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Schulte

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$153,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $153,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Anthony Schulte serves as a Ferry Operator I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Brian Middleton

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$143,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Brian Middleton holds the role of Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Craig Billings

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$122,600

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Craig Billings holds the role of Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Daren Schnettgoecke

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$118,500

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Daren Schnettgoecke is a Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $118,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Daron Virgin

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$117,100

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Daron Virgin serves as a Ferry Operator I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jerry Osterman

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$117,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Jerry Osterman serves as a Ferry Operator I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jon Kress

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$116,700

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jon Kress holds the role of Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kelly Ross

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$116,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $7,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Kelly Ross holds the role of Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Boner

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$115,400

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Jeffrey Boner serves as a Ferry Operator I within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Charles Goodwin

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2025 total comp

$114,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Charles Goodwin works as a Ferry Operator I for Transportation within Personal Services. Charles earned $114,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Brian Baalman

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2024 total comp

$59,900

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Brian Baalman is a Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $59,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Donald Knight

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2023 total comp

$38,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Calhoun

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Donald Knight is a Ferry Operator I at Transportation within Personal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $38,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Williamson

Ferry Operator I/Transportation

2024 total comp

$3,000

Sub-department: Personal Services
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jersey

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Transportation, Michael Williamson serves as a Ferry Operator I within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.