Heavy Equipment Operator

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

5 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $52,827, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $298.1K
Role median: $52,827
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

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Heavy Equipment Operator is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $52,827 ranks #2 of 2.

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Neil Normandin

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$72,105

Sub-department: WL-R1 Roseau Staff
Base pay: $68,695
Overtime: $3,410
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,105
Hire date: 1995-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 90
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Neil Normandin holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,105. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Allen Parochka

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$68,554

Sub-department: Fish-R3 Conts Crew
Base pay: $68,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,554
Hire date: 2013-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 90
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Fillmore

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Allen Parochka holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Conts Crew. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,554. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Rex Bearbower

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$52,827

Sub-department: Fish-R3 Conts Crew
Base pay: $52,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,827
Hire date: 1985-04-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 90
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Rex Bearbower serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Fish-R3 Conts Crew. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,827. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Sidney Johannes

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$52,298

Sub-department: Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff
Base pay: $52,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,298
Hire date: 2007-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 90
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Sidney Johannes serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Fish-R1 Construction Crew Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,298. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Timothy Schmid

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$52,298

Sub-department: Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff
Base pay: $52,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,298
Hire date: 2005-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 90
Union / bargaining unit: Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 202
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Schmid works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Construction Crew Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $52,298 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.